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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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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

“These fans continue to be passionate collectors, and we are grateful to them and our partners at Heritage for making this a giant success.”

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 14, 2024

If the brief spectacle in court Friday was any indication, his testimony should be passionate, prolonged and likely to trigger strong emotions from Trump.

From Seattle Times • May 10, 2024

Specifically, they’d like me to be passionate about theater.

From "The Fourteenth Goldfish" by Jennifer L. Holm