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Definitions

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
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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
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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The young novelist “loves all things horror and is passionate about writing stories focused on feminine rage,” according to her Goodreads bio.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

Kudos to Bill Plaschke for recognizing and capturing the power of 6-year-old Jackson Tuyay’s passionate cheering that helped ignite the laid-back crowd and inspire the Lakers to a huge comeback win.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 21, 2026

From the stage came passionate calls to "defend democracy".

From BBC • Mar. 21, 2026

But Van de Ven gave a passionate defence of their commitment to the Spurs cause on the eve of the second leg of Tottenham's Champions League last-16 tie at home to Atletico Madrid.

From BBC • Mar. 17, 2026

Specifically, they’d like me to be passionate about theater.

From "The Fourteenth Goldfish" by Jennifer L. Holm

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