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passionate

/ˈpæʃ.ən.ət/
pas · sion · ate
Adverb:passionately
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1

Showing or caused by strong feelings, intense enthusiasm, or a deep commitment to a belief, cause, or activity.

Example

"The professor delivered a passionate lecture on the importance of preserving endangered languages."

2

Having, arising from, or expressing intense romantic love or sexual desire.

Example

"The novel centers on a passionate romance between two rival artists in nineteenth-century Paris."

3

Easily moved to strong emotion or quick anger; temperamental.

Example

"Known for his passionate nature, the conductor occasionally clashed with members of the orchestra during rehearsals."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Entered Middle English from Medieval Latin passionatus ('affected with passion'), derived from Latin passio ('suffering, enduring') and ultimately from the verb pati ('to suffer or experience').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Passionate. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/passionate
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