— passionately , adv. — passionateness , n.
/pash"euh nit/ , adj.
1. having, compelled by, or ruled by intense emotion or strong feeling; fervid: a passionate advocate of socialism.
2. easily aroused to or influenced by sexual desire; ardently sensual.
3. expressing, showing, or marked by intense or strong feeling; emotional: passionate language.
4. intense or vehement, as emotions or feelings: passionate grief.
5. easily moved to anger; quick-tempered; irascible.
[ 1375-1425; late ME passionatus, equiv. to LL passion- PASSION + L -atus -ATE 1 ]
Syn. 1. excitable, emotional, impulsive, zealous. 1, 3, 4 . ardent, impassioned, excited, fervent, warm, enthusiastic, earnest, glowing, burning, fiery; animated, impetuous, violent. 5. testy, choleric, hasty, short-tempered, fiery, hotheaded.
Ant. 1, 3-5. cool, calm.