Word
passionate
Phoneticspas·sion·ate, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈpæʃənət/
UK/pˈæʃənət/
Definitions
01enthusiastic
B2 · Upper Intermediate
adj. having or showing very strong feelings of enthusiasm or belief.
adj. characterised by intense emotion or strong belief in a particular cause, hobby, or principle.
日本語:熱い※
“She is a passionate gardener who spends every weekend working in her backyard.”
“The candidate delivered a passionate speech about environmental protection, hoping to inspire the younger generation of voters.”
Usage
Often followed by the preposition 'about'.
Synonyms
Antonyms
02romantic/sexual
B2 · Upper Intermediate
adj. showing strong feelings of love or sexual attraction.
adj. expressing or relating to strong sexual desire or romantic love.
日本語:熱烈※
“The movie ends with a passionate kiss on the balcony.”
“Their passionate relationship was often volatile, marked by intense arguments followed by equally intense reconciliations.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “passionate” in context.
Verb
01. become passionate about gardening
“My father became passionate about gardening after he retired from his office job.”
verb + adj + prep + noun
02. deliver a passionate speech
“The activist delivered a passionate speech that inspired everyone in the audience.”
verb + adj + noun
Adjective
03. passionate about music
“She has always been passionate about music and spends all her free time playing the piano.”
adj + prep + noun
04. passionate believer in equality
“As a passionate believer in equality, he spent his life fighting for civil rights.”
adj + noun + prep + noun
05. passionate kiss
“The movie ended with the two main characters sharing a long, passionate kiss.”
adj + noun
06. passionate plea for help
“The charity made a passionate plea for help after the earthquake devastated the region.”
adj + noun + prep + noun
Adverb
07. deeply passionate about art
“The gallery owner is deeply passionate about art and loves discovering new talent.”
adv + adj + prep + noun
08. remain passionate about teaching
“Even after thirty years in the classroom, she remains passionate about teaching young children.”
verb + adj + prep + noun
Real-World Examples
“The article stemmed from her thesis and is a topic she's passionate about.” “Berger – who spent much of his career in passionate conversation with the past – probably knew that better than anyone.” Etymology
From Middle English passionat, from Medieval Latin passiōnātus (“affected, impassioned, libidinous, easely angered”). Equivalent to passion + -ate (adjective-forming suffix). Compare French passionné.
From passion + -ate (verb-forming suffix). Cognate with French passionner.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
ADJECTIVE
ADVERB
Related words
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Common
- Level
- B2 · Upper IntermediateOxford
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