passionate
adjectives
having or expressing strong emotions
is derived from
antonym
is similar to
keenly excited (especially sexually) or indicating excitement
"his face all ablaze with excitement"- Bram Stoker; "he was aflame with desire"
is similar to
characterized by intense emotion
"ardent love"; "an ardent lover"; "a fervent desire to change society"; "a fervent admirer"; "fiery oratory"; "an impassioned appeal"; "a torrid love affair"
is similar to
easily moved to anger
"men of the choleric type take to kicking and smashing"- H.G.Wells
is similar to
marked by excessive enthusiasm for and intense devotion to a cause or idea
"rabid isolationist"
see also
having or showing great excitement and interest
"enthusiastic crowds filled the streets"; "an enthusiastic response"; "was enthusiastic about taking ballet lessons"
see also
extended meanings; especially of psychological heat; marked by intensity or vehemence especially of passion or enthusiasm
"a hot temper"; "a hot topic"; "a hot new book"; "a hot love affair"; "a hot argument"
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