DictionarypassionateStrong feeling
adjective

passionate

PASH-uh-nut/ˈpæʃənət/

Having or showing strong feelings.

The passionate gardener tends the lush plants with loving, energetic attention.

A Black gardener lovingly tends a lush collection of plants with energetic focus.
Etymology

Passio expanded from suffering to the broader experience of being affected by emotion. Thus “affected with passion” came to describe someone moved by intense feeling, including strong desire or enthusiasm.

In context

ThinkTech Hawaii20:56
they like certain things but they're not really passionate about it when you find your passion it's something the fire is so strong
Fashion Sense with Valerie Joseph (Beyond the Lines)

More examples

  • He made a passionate appeal for help.
  • Their debate became passionate but respectful.
  • The letter expressed passionate gratitude.

Forms

passionate

passionately adverb — with strong feeling

Similar words

ardent
Deeply enthusiastic or devoted.
fervent
Showing intense feeling.