passionate

[pash-uh-nit] / ˈpæʃ ə nɪt /

ADJECTIVE

sensual, desirous

Synonyms

STRONGEST

ardent loving romantic wistful

WEAK

amorous aroused concupiscent desirous erotic heavy hot lascivious libidinous lustful prurient sexy steamy stimulated sultry turned-on wanton

Antonyms

WEAK

apathetic cold cool dull frigid happy indifferent uncaring unenthusiastic unexcited unpassionate

ADJECTIVE

excited; enthusiastic

Synonyms

STRONGEST

ardent dramatic eager eloquent emotional expressive fervent fierce fiery forceful heartfelt heated impassioned intense poignant spirited strong vehement violent zealous

WEAK

affecting animated blazing burning deep fervid flaming frenzied glowing headlong high-powered high-pressure hot hot-blooded impetuous impulsive inspiring melodramatic moving precipitate quickened steamed up stimulated stirring thrilling warm wild

Antonyms

STRONGEST

apathetic calm cold cool dispassionate dispirited dull feeble gentle impassive indifferent lethargic meek mild moderate passive peaceful unconcerned unenthusiastic unexcited weak

WEAK

frigid happy uncaring unpassionate

ADJECTIVE

angry

Synonyms

STRONGEST

fiery furious vehement violent

WEAK

all shook up choleric enraged frantic hotheaded hottempered inflamed irascible irritable mean peppery quick-tempered shaken steamed up stormy tempestuous testy touchy

Antonyms

STRONGEST

calm mild moderate peaceful

WEAK

apathetic cold cool dull frigid happy indifferent uncaring unenthusiastic unexcited unpassionate

Example Sentences

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This book is one of restless movement and passionate hope.

From The Wall Street Journal

“I am passionate that this is the pathway to recover fish,” said state Natural Resources Secretary Wade Crowfoot.

From Los Angeles Times

For years, Emin has championed her hometown with passionate support and her belief in its beauty, sunset and skies.

From BBC

"The venues we have are really just so passionate about making sure they put on shows throughout the year," she said.

From BBC

She’s passionate about the people inside the system, making sure every story comes back home to a reader.

From The Wall Street Journal