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passionate

pas·sion·ate [ pásh'nət ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. showing sexual desire: expressing or showing strong sexual desire
a passionate kiss

2. showing intense emotion: expressing intense feeling
a passionate speech on human rights

3. enthusiastic: having a keen enthusiasm or intense desire for something
a passionate golfer

4. having strong emotions: tending to have strong feelings, especially of love, desire, or enthusiasm
a fiery, passionate personality

5. quick-tempered: easily made angry


pas·sion·ate·ly adverb
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