Definition of: passionate

(pash′ən·it) adjective
1. Capable of or inclined to strong passion; susceptible of vehement emotion; excitable.
2. Easily moved to anger; quick-tempered.
3. Expressing or displaying some passion; characterized by passion; intense; ardent.
4. Of a strong, ardent quality or excessive degree: said of feeling. See synonyms under ARDENT, HOT, IMPETUOUS, VIOLENT. [<Med. L passionatus, ult. <L passio, -onis. See PASSION.]
—pas′sion·ate·ly adverb
—pas′·sion·ate·ness noun