[more passionate; most passionate] 1 : having, showing, or expressing strong emotions or beliefs
▪ a passionate coach/performance ▪ He gave a passionate speech on tax reform. ▪ She has a passionate interest in animal rights. ▪ She is passionate about art/music/sports. ▪ We were moved by his passionate plea for forgiveness. 2 : expressing or relating to strong sexual or romantic feelings
▪ a long, passionate kiss ▪ a passionate love affair
▪ a passionate coach/performance ▪ He gave a passionate speech on tax reform. ▪ She has a passionate interest in animal rights. ▪ She is passionate about art/music/sports. ▪ We were moved by his passionate plea for forgiveness.
▪ a long, passionate kiss ▪ a passionate love affair
— pas·sion·ate·ly adverb
▪ She spoke passionately about animal rights. ▪ They kissed passionately. ▪ They were passionately opposed to the war.
▪ She spoke passionately about animal rights. ▪ They kissed passionately. ▪ They were passionately opposed to the war.







