Passionate
Pronunciation : Pas"sion*ate
Part of Speech : a.
Etymology : [LL. passionatus: cf. F. passionn?.]
Definition : 1. Capable or susceptible of passion, or of different passions; easily moved, excited or agitated; specifically, easily moved to anger; irascible; quick-tempered; as, a passionate nature. Homer's Achilles is haughty and passionate. Prior.
2. Characterized by passion; expressing passion; ardent in feeling or desire; vehement; warm; as, a passionate friendship. "The passionate Pilgrim." Shak.
3. Suffering; sorrowful. [Obs.] Shak.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
Pronunciation : Pas"sion*ate
Part of Speech : v.
Definition : 1. To affect with passion; to impassion. [Obs.] Great pleasure, mixed with pitiful regard, The godly kind and queen did passionate. Spenser.
2. To express feelingly or sorrowfully. [Obs.] Shak.
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Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913