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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

Consequently there will continue to be passionate, sometimes contentious, debate over whether the cosmos is gently whispering to us about its true nature, or whether astronomers are chasing celestial ghosts.

From BBC • Dec. 27, 2025

Now that was something to be passionate about.

From "The Kite Runner" by Khaled Hosseini

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