passionate

• Описывает человека, который испытывает или проявляет сильные чувства или энтузиазм по отношению к чему-либо.

Describes a person who has or shows strong feelings or enthusiasm for something.

1. Intense emotionB1formal

   Having or showing strong, intense feelings about something or someone.

   Страстный

   • She is a passionate advocate for animal rights.
   • He gave a passionate speech about climate change.
   • They are passionate about their work and it shows.

   Synonymsardenteageremotionalferventfieryheatedimpassionedintensevehementzealous

   Antonymsapatheticcolddispassionateimpassiveindifferentunemotionalunenthusiastic

2. Strong romantic or sexual feelingsB2formal

   Expressing or characterized by strong romantic or sexual desire.

   Страстный

   • They shared a passionate kiss under the stars.
   • The novel describes a passionate love affair.
   • He wrote her a passionate letter expressing his feelings.

   Synonymsamorousardenteroticferventhotlovinglustfulromanticsensualsultry

   Antonymscoldfrigidindifferentunfeeling

3. Enthusiastic dedicationB1informal

   Showing great enthusiasm and dedication for a particular activity or subject.

   Страстный

   • She is a passionate gardener who spends hours in her yard.
   • He is passionate about playing the guitar.
   • The fans are passionate supporters of their local team.

   Synonymsardentdevotedeagerenthusiasticferventfervidfieryintensewholeheartedzealous

   Antonymsapatheticdispassionateindifferentunenthusiasticuninterested