passionate
UK/'pæʃ(ə)nət/US/'pæʃәnit/
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Definitions
adj.
Showing or driven by very strong feelings, enthusiasm, or desire
热情的，充满激情的，热烈的
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedpassionfeel, suffer, experience; (in compounds) disease
+
-ateact, process, state
=passionate
passion + -ate (having) = 'full of passion.' Inherits passion's intensity, applied to people, speeches, kisses, or beliefs. See passion for the pain-to-fervor story behind the root.
Example Sentences
- 1.
She is passionate about protecting the environment.
- 2.
He gave a passionate speech that moved the crowd.
- 3.
They had a passionate but stormy relationship.