Another Word for Passionate: 14 Synonyms with Examples
“Passionate” means having or showing strong feelings or enthusiasm. It is common in CVs and personal statements, so alternatives help.
As an adjective: having strong enthusiasm
- enthusiastic
- keen
- dedicated
- committed
- devoted
- fervent
- ardent
- zealous
As an adjective: showing strong feeling
- intense
- emotional
- fiery
- heartfelt
- impassioned
- vehement
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How they differ
Synonyms share a meaning, not always a tone. Here is when to pick each of the main options.
- enthusiastic
- Shows eager interest; lighter than passionate.
- dedicated
- Shows commitment through effort over time; strong in a CV.
- fervent
- Very strongly felt, often of beliefs or hopes.
- impassioned
- Full of feeling, used of speeches and pleas.
- zealous
- Intensely enthusiastic, sometimes too much so.
Example sentences
- enthusiastic: We're looking for an enthusiastic volunteer.
- dedicated: She is a dedicated nurse with ten years' experience.
- fervent: He was a fervent supporter of the local club.
- impassioned: She made an impassioned plea for more funding.
- zealous: The zealous new manager rewrote every policy.
Opposite of passionate
- indifferent
- apathetic
- unenthusiastic
- dispassionate
- passionless
Frequently asked questions
What is another word for “passionate”?
The most useful alternatives are “enthusiastic”, “keen”, “dedicated”, “committed”, “devoted”. For the main sense (having strong enthusiasm), “enthusiastic” is usually the closest swap.
What is the difference between “enthusiastic” and “dedicated”?
enthusiastic: Shows eager interest; lighter than passionate. dedicated: Shows commitment through effort over time; strong in a CV.
What is the opposite of “passionate”?
Common antonyms are “indifferent”, “apathetic”, “unenthusiastic”, “dispassionate”, “passionless”.