Emotions / A2

PASH-uh-n-uh-t/ˈpæʃənət/

Passionate means full of strong feeling: a passionate speech, passionate about, a passionate fan. Keen and enthusiastic are milder cousins. Calm is a contrast. Passion is the noun. Do not write passionate when you mean compassionate (kind — later), or fashionable.

Meaning

Having or showing very strong feelings.

Examples

• “She is passionate about helping new students.”
• “She is passionate about cycling to work.”
• “The captain gave a passionate talk before the match.”

Good to know

passionate about / a passionate fan. Milder: keen. Noun: passion. Mix-up: compassionate.

Near in meaning

enthusiastic

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