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

  • (..) Indeed, I would. When are you gonna ask him about creek? We have to warm him up first. Don't you know anything about romance? Of course! I'm passionate about it. Really? Don't you know anything about sarcasm? I think I had a sarcasm once. And I'll take one of everything, bibbly. Enjoy your pizza. (..)
    2016 Trolls
  • (..) Okay um, your company is involved primarily in the telecommunications sector. Yet you also invest in numerous agricultural projects. Including several in Africa. Is that something you feel passionate about? Feeding the world's poor? Its smart business. You don't agree? I don't know enough about it. (..)
    2015 Fifty Shades of Grey
  • (..) 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