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be passionate

VERB

burn

Synonyms

STRONGEST

blaze boil rage

STRONG

bristle desire fume lust seethe simmer smoulder tingle yearn

WEAK

be angry be aroused be inflamed be stirred up breathe fire eat up

Antonyms

STRONG

dislike dread

VERB

yearn

Synonyms

STRONGEST

ache chafe covet crave hanker hunger itch pine thirst

STRONG

dream languish long lust want

WEAK

be desirous of be eager for have a crush on have a yen for set one's heart on wish for

Antonyms

STRONGEST

abjure dislike hate not want

STRONG

despise

Example Sentences

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Her tone was flat, when she needed to be passionate.

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026

Soccer fans tend to be passionate about following their national side.

From Salon • Feb. 8, 2026

My drama teacher, Anita Boyd, taught me to be passionate and present and to bring myself to my performances.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 20, 2026

There was never a time when people could be passionate and also just agree to disagree.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 13, 2023

“Similar interests, different priorities. That may not make sense, how two people can be passionate about the same things and still find room for disagreement, but it happens.”

From "Book Scavenger" by Jennifer Chambliss Bertman

be passionate

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