Meaning of PASSIONATE
| Pronunciation: | | 'pashunit
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| | Definition: | | [adj] having or expressing strong emotions |
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| | Synonyms: | | ablaze, aflame, ardent, aroused, burning(a), choleric, demon-ridden, fanatic, fanatical, fervent, fervid, fiery, impassioned, lustful, lusty, overzealous, perfervid, rabid, torrid, turned on(p), wild |
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| | Antonyms: | | passionless | | |
| | See Also: | | emotional, enthusiastic, hot, loving | |
| Webster's 1913 Dictionary |
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\Pas"sion*ate\, a. [LL. passionatus: cf. F.
passionn['e].]
1. Capable or susceptible of passion, or of different
passions; easily moved, excited or agitated; specifically,
easily moved to anger; irascible; quick-tempered; as, a
passionate nature.
Homer's Achilles is haughty and passionate. --Prior.
2. Characterized by passion; expressing passion; ardent in
feeling or desire; vehement; warm; as, a passionate
friendship. ``The passionate Pilgrim.'' --Shak.
3. Suffering; sorrowful. [Obs.] --Shak.
\Pas"sion*ate\, v. i.
1. To affect with passion; to impassion. [Obs.]
Great pleasure, mixed with pitiful regard, The godly
kind and queen did passionate. --Spenser.
2. To express feelingly or sorrowfully. [Obs.] --Shak.
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