passionate

adjective

/ˈpæʃ.ən.ət/

/-ə.nɪt/

Definition

B2 having very strong feelings or emotions: a passionate speech a passionate kiss/embrace The Italians are said to be the most passionate people in Europe. The child's mother made a passionate plea for help. Joe is passionate about baseball (= he likes it very much).Excited, interested and enthusiasticStrong feelings passionately

/-li/ B2 I walked into the room and found them kissing passionately. Ann has always believed passionately in women's rights.Excited, interested and enthusiastic

(Definition of passionate adjective from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)