German word

leidenschaftlich

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈlaɪ̯dn̩ʃaftlɪç/

Meaning

  • adjectivepassionate

Example

Seine leidenschaftliche Rede bewegte viele Leute.

His passionate speech moved many people.

Illustration for leidenschaftlich (passionate)

More examples

Ihre leidenschaftliche Hingabe an das Projekt inspirierte das Team.

Her passionate dedication to the project inspired the team.

Core concept

A person is so deeply invested in a subject that emotion and commitment visibly drive speech, action, or attention.

Common phrases

  • leidenschaftliches Engagement

    passionate engagement

  • leidenschaftliche Hingabe

    passionate dedication

  • leidenschaftlicher Fan

    passionate fan

Similar words

begeistert: Engaging enthusiastically with evident pleasure and excitement.
passioniert: Guided by intense feeling and a strong personal drive.
eifrig: Working energetically and with keen dedication.

Definition in German

starke, gefühlsbetonte Haltung gegenüber einer Person oder Sache zeigend

Word origin

The adjective derives from Leidenschaft, a noun historically connected with leiden and formed with -schaft; -lich then makes the adjective.

Usage tips

  • The word applies beyond romantic love to speeches, political causes, sports, work, and hobbies, so passionate is not limited to a romantic context.

Other meanings

  • ferventadjective
  • passionatelyadverb

Opposites

  • leidenschaftslospassionlessadjective
  • kühlcoldadjective

Related words

  • Leidenschaftpassionnoun
  • Leidenschaftlichkeitpassionatenessnoun

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