passionate

Definition

  • adjective: having, showing, or expressing strong emotions or beliefs
  • adjective: easily aroused to anger
  • synonyms: irascible, quick-tempered, vehement

Examples

  • We were moved by his 'passionate' plea for forgiveness.

  • She has a 'passionate' interest in animal rights.

  • She spoke 'passionately' about animal rights.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) You're speaking good English. Eh, just a few phrases he picked up from movies and such. He's disappointed. He really wanted that Cobra. You know the French, so passionate, even their skunks. Pepé Le Pew. It doesn't matter; I'm a lawyer. No further comments. Do you know where George is? (..)
    2017 TvShow: Brooklyn Nine-Nine Title: #DUPE# Season: 4 Episode 11