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10 Language-to-English DictionariesPassionate
/ˈpæʃ.ən.ət/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
Having, showing, or caused by strong feelings or beliefs.
"She is passionate about environmental conservation and dedicates her time to activism." - 2
Relating to or characterized by intense emotion or enthusiasm.
"His passionate speech inspired the audience to take action."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from Late Latin passionatus (suffering, enduring), stemming from Latin passio (suffering, emotion). Originally entering Middle English via Old French in the 14th century, the word initially related to enduring physical suffering or martyrdom, before shifting during the Renaissance to describe intense, overpowering human emotions and fervent enthusiasm.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Passionate" is said worldwide
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passionné
Transliteration: pɑs.jɔ.ne
"Elle est passionnée par la musique."
leidenschaftlich
Transliteration: ˈlaɪ̯dɛnʃaftlɪç
"Er ist leidenschaftlich für das Kochen."
appassionato
Transliteration: appasʃoˈnato
"È appassionato di arte."
apasionado
Transliteration: apaθjonaðo
"Ella es apasionada por la literatura."
apaixonado
Transliteration: apaɪʃoˈnadu
"Ele é apaixonado por esportes."
जुनूनी
Transliteration: junooni
"वह कला के प्रति जुनूनी है।"
热情的
Transliteration: rèqíng de
"她对音乐充满热情。"
열정적인
Transliteration: yeoljeongjeogin
"그는 음악에 열정적이다."
情熱的な
Transliteration: jōnetsuteki na
"彼女は音楽に情熱的です。"
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