passionate (ˈpæʃənɪt
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Definitions
adjective
- manifesting or exhibiting intense sexual feeling or desire ⇒
a passionate lover
- capable of, revealing, or characterized by intense emotion ⇒
a passionate plea
- easily roused to anger; quick-tempered
Alternative Forms
ˈpassionately adverb ˈpassionateness nounSynonyms
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emotional,
excited,
eager,
enthusiastic,
animated,
strong,
warm,
wild,
intense,
flaming,
fierce,
frenzied,
ardent,
fervent,
heartfelt,
impassioned,
zealous,
impulsive,
vehement,
impetuous,
fervid,
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quick-tempered,
violent,
fiery,
stormy,
irritable,
excitable,
tempestuous,
irascible,
peppery,
hot-headed,
hot-tempered,
choleric,
Usage examples
Jim Morrison telling his girlfriend to get more passionate , take him higher, light his fire.
, READY? (2001)Every night he brings her three sandwiches and a piece of fruit and they make passionate love until dawn.
Maxim (2004)Gilmore acknowledges the problem: "I'm passionate about films, I'm passionate about filmmaking.
Globe and Mail (2003)A passionate cook, Chris says that the decision to spend more than £7000 on a cooker was not an instant one.
Glasgow Herald (2001)Pisces Top Tips Seduction of a Pisces Moon has a dream-like quality that unfolds in subtle stages to reveal a passionate , sensual lover.
, MOON ASTROLOGY FOR LOVERS (2002)