passionate

[pash-uh-nit] / ˈpæʃ ə nɪt /

ADJECTIVE

sensual, desirous

Synonyms

STRONGEST

ardent loving romantic wistful

WEAK

amorous aroused concupiscent desirous erotic heavy hot lascivious libidinous lustful prurient sexy steamy stimulated sultry turned-on wanton

Antonyms

WEAK

apathetic cold cool dull frigid happy indifferent uncaring unenthusiastic unexcited unpassionate

ADJECTIVE

excited; enthusiastic

Synonyms

STRONGEST

ardent dramatic eager eloquent emotional expressive fervent fierce fiery forceful heartfelt heated impassioned intense poignant spirited strong vehement violent zealous

WEAK

affecting animated blazing burning deep fervid flaming frenzied glowing headlong high-powered high-pressure hot hot-blooded impetuous impulsive inspiring melodramatic moving precipitate quickened steamed up stimulated stirring thrilling warm wild

Antonyms

STRONGEST

apathetic calm cold cool dispassionate dispirited dull feeble gentle impassive indifferent lethargic meek mild moderate passive peaceful unconcerned unenthusiastic unexcited weak

WEAK

frigid happy uncaring unpassionate

ADJECTIVE

angry

Synonyms

STRONGEST

fiery furious vehement violent

WEAK

all shook up choleric enraged frantic hotheaded hottempered inflamed irascible irritable mean peppery quick-tempered shaken steamed up stormy tempestuous testy touchy

Antonyms

STRONGEST

calm mild moderate peaceful

WEAK

apathetic cold cool dull frigid happy indifferent uncaring unenthusiastic unexcited unpassionate

Example Sentences

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Lots of people do read, and they are passionate about books.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

In Baton Rouge, La., the French chef Philippe Parola has become a passionate advocate for Copi.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

Times plants writer Jeanette Marantos, a passionate supporter of native plants, who died in February.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

Even big releases opened to less than passionate responses.

From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026

Amy and Isaac Post were also abolitionists, passionate about ending the practice of slavery.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock