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

Example Sentences

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Times plants writer Jeanette Marantos, a passionate supporter of native plants, who died in February.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

"I learned pretty early through fan engagements how passionate they were about this. It was not always super friendly," added Meis.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

Even big releases opened to less than passionate responses.

From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026

Simon told The Wall Street Journal in a 2025 interview that he was passionate and got animated, but insisted his outbursts were partly showmanship.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 23, 2026

Now you know I was really passionate to know the answer to that one.

From "The Princess Bride" by William Goldman

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.