Cool MateMeaning of Passionate
having or showing strong feelings of sexual love or of anger, etc.
In simple words: Having strong feelings about something.
Passionate in a sentence
- to have a passionate nature
- His guitar playing was passionate and extremely skilful.
- a passionate kiss/embrace/affair/lover
- a passionate interest in music
- a passionate defender of civil liberties
- He makes no secret of his passionate commitment to the nationalist cause.
- She is passionate about her work.
How to use Passionate
Use 'passionate' to describe intense feelings, whether in a romantic, professional, or hobby-related context. It's appropriate in both spoken and written English, but tends to be more common in neutral to positive contexts.
Grammar pattern
passionate + about + noun
Memory hint
Think of 'passion fruit' — both are full of flavor and intense!
Related words
Collocations with Passionate
- passionate about a cause
- passionate love
- passionate debate
- passionate advocate
Synonyms for Passionate
- enthusiastic
- zealous
- fervent
- ardent
- devoted
Opposites of Passionate
- apathetic
- indifferent
- dispassionate
Common mistakes with Passionate
- Confused with 'passive', thinking both mean the same.
- Used inappropriately with negative contexts, as it generally conveys a positive connotation.
- Overused in formal writing where other words might be more suitable.
Passionate appears in
Passionate in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
شغوف,متحمس
لديك مشاعر قوية تجاه شيء ما.
- Bengaliবাংলা
আবেগপ্রবণ, প্রবল আগ্রহী
কোনো কিছু নিয়ে তীব্র অনুভূতি থাকা।
- GermanDeutsch
Leidenschaftlich
Wenn man starke Gefühle für etwas hat.
- SpanishEspañol
Apasionado/a
Que tiene sentimientos fuertes por algo.
- Persianفارسی
پرشور، با حرارت، مشتاق
داشتن احساسات قوی نسبت به چیزی.
- FrenchFrançais
Passionné
Qui a des sentiments forts pour quelque chose.
- Hindiहिन्दी
जुनूनी
किसी चीज़ के बारे में ज़बरदस्त जज़्बात रखना।
- ItalianItaliano
Appassionato
Avere forti sentimenti per qualcosa.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Apaixonado(a)
Ter sentimentos fortes sobre algo.
- RussianРусский
Страстный
Испытывающий сильные чувства к чему-либо.
- Urduاردو
پرجوش، پرعشق
کسی چیز کے بارے میں شدید جذبات رکھنا۔
- Chinese中文
Passionate
对某事有强烈的感觉。
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Frequently asked questions about Passionate
What does Passionate mean?
Having strong feelings about something.
What is the definition of Passionate?
having or showing strong feelings of sexual love or of anger, etc.
How do you use Passionate in a sentence?
to have a passionate nature
Can you give another example of Passionate?
His guitar playing was passionate and extremely skilful.
What are synonyms for Passionate?
Common alternatives include enthusiastic, zealous, fervent, ardent, devoted.
What is the opposite of Passionate?
Opposite meanings include apathetic, indifferent, dispassionate.
What words go with Passionate?
It commonly pairs with passionate about a cause, passionate love, passionate debate, passionate advocate.
What are common mistakes when using Passionate?
Confused with 'passive', thinking both mean the same. Used inappropriately with negative contexts, as it generally conveys a positive connotation. Overused in formal writing where other words might be more suitable.
How do you pronounce Passionate?
US: /["/ˈpæʃənət/"]/, UK: /["/ˈpæʃənət/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Passionate?
Use 'passionate' to describe intense feelings, whether in a romantic, professional, or hobby-related context. It's appropriate in both spoken and written English, but tends to be more common in neutral to positive contexts.
What CEFR level is Passionate?
"Passionate" is at B2 level on the CEFR scale.