'passionateness
World English Dictionary
passionate (ˈpæʃənɪt) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —adj | |
| 1. | manifesting or exhibiting intense sexual feeling or desire: a passionate lover |
| 2. | capable of, revealing, or characterized by intense emotion: a passionate plea |
| 3. | easily roused to anger; quick-tempered |
| 'passionately | |
| —adv | |
| 'passionateness | |
| —n | |
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