passionate
UK: ˈpæʃənət | US: ˈpæʃənət
adj. showing or caused by strong feelings or enthusiasm
adj. capable of, dominated by, or expressing intense emotion
adj. (archaic) easily angered; hot-tempered
The word "passionate" derives from the Latin passio (suffering, enduring), which evolved into Old French passion to denote strong emotions, particularly those tied to suffering or desire. The suffix -ate (from Latin -atus) forms adjectives meaning "possessing the quality of." Over time, "passionate" shifted from its earlier association with suffering (e.g., the Passion of Christ) to its modern sense of intense enthusiasm or emotional fervor.
She gave a passionate speech about climate change.
He is passionate about classical music.
Their passionate argument could be heard through the walls.
The artist’s work reflects her passionate nature.
A passionate crowd cheered for the team’s victory.