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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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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

Rakim: It taught me how to be passionate about things.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 6, 2025

People who are aspiring, I think that what they would take from the show is that you have to be passionate about what you do.

From Salon • Apr. 29, 2024

There was never a time when people could be passionate and also just agree to disagree.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 13, 2023

“To be a child and to be passionate, eh?” he said to my mom.

From "Hurricane Child" by Kheryn Callender