Definition of Passionate
Passionate
pas·sion·ate


Definition/Meaning
(adjective)
eager or enthusiastic, showing strong feelings or holding strong beliefs, or causing such feelings or beliefs;

e.g. She is passionate in her work and cares about doing a good job.

(adjective)
characterized by anger, or easily made angry;

e.g. He gave a passionate speech during which he criticized their performance.

(adjective)
showing intense feelings of sexual love/desire, or caused or influenced by such feelings;

e.g. They shared a passionate embrace.





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Quotes
  • "Passionate people don’t wear their passion on their sleeves; they have it in their hearts." -- Adam M Grant




Phrases
  • weak in the knees



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