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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
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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Charles, who is passionate about gardening and the environment, later visited an urban sustainable farming project in Harlem, while Camilla celebrated the 100th birthday of Winnie the Pooh at the New York Public Library.

From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026

After meeting 9/11 first responders and victims' families, Charles, who is passionate about gardening and the environment, will visit an urban sustainable farming project providing mentorship to young people and tackling hunger.

From Barron's • Apr. 29, 2026

After a passionate and thoughtful debate, 314 MPs backed the bill – 291 voted against.

From BBC • Apr. 24, 2026

Meera Varma is a nationally recognized mental health activist who became passionate about youth mental health after enduring her own struggles in high school, according to a 2022 L.A.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 24, 2026

But the conflict within the American revolutionary generation remained a passionate yet bloodless affair in which the energies released by national independence did not devour its own children.

From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis

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