passionate

adjective
UK: /ˈpæʃənət/
US: /ˈpæʃənət/

  1. Having or expressing strong emotions.

    1. She is a passionate dancer.
    2. He gave a passionate speech about saving the environment with lots of energy.

  2. Showing intense enthusiasm for something.

    1. They are passionate about music.
    2. The passionate fans cheered loudly for their favorite football team showing support.

Synonyms

zealous fervent intense enthusiastic ardent
passionate adverb

  1. Done with strong feelings; characterized by intense emotion.

    1. He kissed her passionately.
    2. They debated the issue passionately showing how deeply they cared about results.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "passionate" in English means: Having or expressing strong emotions., Showing intense enthusiasm for something..

The phonetic transcription of "passionate" is /ˈpæʃənət/ in British English and /ˈpæʃənət/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "passionate": zealous, fervent, intense, enthusiastic, ardent.

Example usage of "passionate": "She is a passionate dancer.". More examples on the page.