| Main Entry: |
passionate |
| Part of Speech: |
adjective |
| Definition: |
excited; enthusiastic |
Synonyms: |
affecting,
animated,
ardent,
blazing,
burning,
deep,
dramatic,
eager,
eloquent,
emotional,
expressive,
fervent,
fervid,
fierce,
fiery, flaming,
forceful,
frenzied,
glowing, headlong,
heartfelt, heated, high-powered, high-pressure,
hot*, hotblooded,
impassioned,
impetuous,
impulsive,
inspiring,
intense,
melodramatic,
moving,
poignant,
precipitate, quickened,
spirited, steamed up,
stimulated,
stirring,
strong,
thrilling,
vehement,
violent,
warm,
wild,
zealous
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Antonyms: |
apathetic, dull, unenthusiastic, unexcited, unpassionate
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* = informal/non-formal usage
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