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passionate

pas·sio·nate

UK/ˈpæʃəneɪt/ US/ˈpæʃənət/ fairly common

adjective

1.

having or expressing strong emotions

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Origin

From Middle English passionat, from Medieval Latin passiōnātus (“affected, impassioned, libidinous, easely angered”). Equivalent to passion + -ate (adjective-forming suffix). Compare French passionné.

Phrases

  • passionate friendship

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