B1 adjective #4,000 가장 일반적인 2분 분량

پرشور

A passionate person has very strong feelings or excitement about something.

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You use passionate to say you love something very much. If you love soccer, you are a passionate soccer player. It means you have a big heart for your hobby.

When you are passionate about something, you feel excited. For example, 'I am passionate about cooking.' It means you really enjoy it and do it often because it makes you happy.

At this level, passionate describes someone who shows strong feelings. We often say someone is a 'passionate advocate' for a cause. It implies you are dedicated and care deeply about the success of your work or interest.

Passionate is a great word to use when describing your career goals or personal interests. It suggests a high level of engagement. You might say, 'She gave a passionate speech,' which means the speech was full of emotion and conviction.

In advanced English, passionate is used to describe intense, almost overwhelming feelings. It is often used in political or artistic contexts to describe someone whose beliefs are unshakable. It carries a nuance of being 'driven' or 'ardent' rather than just 'interested'.

The term passionate can also carry a literary weight, suggesting a 'fiery' or 'vehement' nature. In C2 writing, it is used to distinguish between mild interest and a life-altering commitment. It is deeply connected to the concept of 'devotion' and 'zeal'.

30초 단어

  • Means having strong feelings.
  • Used as an adjective.
  • Commonly followed by 'about'.
  • Can describe people or actions.

The word passionate describes someone who feels things very deeply. Whether it is a hobby, a cause, or a person, being passionate means you are fully invested in it.

Think of it as the opposite of being indifferent or bored. When you are passionate, your heart is truly in what you are doing, and you likely spend a lot of time or energy on it.

The word comes from the Late Latin word passio, which originally meant 'suffering'. Over time, it evolved through Old French to describe the intense emotions associated with the 'Passion of Christ'.

By the 16th century, the meaning expanded from just religious suffering to include any strong, intense emotion. It is fascinating how a word that started as a synonym for pain transformed into a positive term for enthusiasm and drive.

You can use passionate in both professional and casual settings. In a resume, you might say you are 'passionate about design,' while in a casual chat, you might say, 'She is a passionate fan of that band.'

Commonly, it is used with the preposition about. It is a versatile word that adds weight to your sentences, showing that you aren't just 'interested'—you are truly committed.

While 'passionate' is an adjective, it is often linked to phrases like 'a labor of love' (doing something because you are passionate about it, not for money) or 'wear your heart on your sleeve' (showing your passionate emotions openly).

Another related concept is having 'fire in one's belly', which describes a person with a passionate drive to succeed.

Passionate is an adjective. Its adverb form is passionately, and the noun form is passion. In terms of stress, the emphasis is on the first syllable: PA-shun-ate.

It is often used with linking verbs like 'to be' (e.g., 'He is passionate'). It rhymes loosely with 'compassionate' and 'affectionate' in its rhythmic structure.

재미있는 사실

It used to refer to the suffering of martyrs.

발음 가이드

영국식 /ˈpæʃ.ən.ət/

Short 'a' sound, clear 'sh' sound.

미국식 /ˈpæʃ.ən.ət/

Similar to UK, slightly more emphasis on the 'sh'.

자주 하는 실수

  • pronouncing 'sh' as 's'
  • stressing the last syllable
  • missing the 't' at the end

라임이 맞는 단어

compassionate affectionate proportionate dispassionate inordinate

난이도

독해 2/5

easy to read

쓰기 2/5

easy to write

말하기 2/5

easy to speak

듣기 2/5

easy to hear

다음에 무엇을 배울까

선수 학습

love like interest

다음에 배울 것

ardent zealous enthusiastic

고급

impassioned fervent

알아야 할 문법

Adjective placement

He is a passionate man.

Prepositional phrases

Passionate about art.

수준별 예문

1

I am passionate about music.

music = musical notes

adjective after verb

2

He is a passionate teacher.

teacher = school leader

adjective before noun

3

She is passionate about art.

art = painting

preposition about

4

They are passionate fans.

fans = supporters

plural noun

5

I feel passionate today.

feel = emotion

linking verb

6

He has a passionate heart.

heart = love

adjective modifier

7

We are passionate learners.

learners = students

plural noun

8

She is a passionate cook.

cook = chef

noun phrase

1

She is a passionate reader of mystery books.

2

He gave a passionate speech about nature.

3

They are passionate about saving the planet.

4

I have always been a passionate traveler.

5

The team is passionate about winning.

6

She is very passionate about her new job.

7

He is a passionate collector of stamps.

8

We are passionate supporters of the local team.

1

She is a passionate advocate for animal rights.

2

He spoke in a passionate tone about the injustice.

3

They had a passionate debate about the future.

4

I am passionate about helping others succeed.

5

The artist is known for her passionate style.

6

He is a passionate believer in hard work.

7

She wrote a passionate letter to the editor.

8

The crowd gave a passionate response to the song.

1

His passionate defense of the policy impressed everyone.

2

She is deeply passionate about social reform.

3

The film is a passionate exploration of love.

4

They are passionate about preserving local history.

5

He is a passionate critic of modern architecture.

6

She made a passionate plea for more funding.

7

The debate became quite passionate at times.

8

His passionate nature often leads to great results.

1

The author's passionate prose captures the reader's heart.

2

She is a passionate proponent of sustainable energy.

3

His passionate commitment to the cause is inspiring.

4

The play was a passionate portrayal of human struggle.

5

They held a passionate discussion on philosophy.

6

Her passionate involvement in the project was key.

7

He is a passionate scholar of ancient history.

8

The community showed a passionate concern for the issue.

1

Her passionate intensity was evident in every brushstroke.

2

He is a passionate devotee of classical music.

3

The manifesto was a passionate call to arms.

4

She possesses a passionate intellect that never rests.

5

The debate was characterized by a passionate exchange of ideas.

6

His passionate adherence to his principles is rare.

7

They shared a passionate vision for the future.

8

The performance was a passionate display of raw talent.

자주 쓰는 조합

passionate about
passionate speech
passionate advocate
passionate kiss
deeply passionate
passionate believer
passionate debate
passionate plea
passionate response
passionate nature

관용어 및 표현

"wear your heart on your sleeve"

to show your feelings openly

He wears his heart on his sleeve.

casual

"a labor of love"

work done for passion

The garden is a labor of love.

neutral

"fire in one's belly"

intense drive

She has fire in her belly for success.

casual

"throw yourself into something"

to do something with passion

He threw himself into the project.

neutral

"with open arms"

welcoming with passion

They welcomed him with open arms.

neutral

"heart and soul"

with total commitment

She put her heart and soul into it.

neutral

혼동하기 쉬운

پرشور compassionate

similar spelling

compassionate = pity, passionate = intensity

He is compassionate to the poor; he is passionate about his work.

پرشور impassioned

similar sound

impassioned = filled with passion (speech)

She gave an impassioned speech.

문장 패턴

A1

Subject + be + passionate + about + noun

She is passionate about art.

A2

Subject + be + a + passionate + noun

He is a passionate teacher.

B1

Subject + give + a + passionate + noun

They gave a passionate response.

B2

Subject + become + passionate + about + noun

He became passionate about politics.

C1

Subject + remain + passionate + about + noun

She remained passionate about the cause.

어휘 가족

명사

passion strong emotion

동사

passion rarely used as a verb

형용사

passionate having passion

관련

compassion related via Latin root

사용법

frequency

7

격식 수준

formal neutral casual

💡

Memory Palace

Imagine a fire in your heart.

💡

Native Speakers

Use it to show you are serious about a goal.

🌍

Cultural Insight

It is a popular buzzword in resumes.

💡

Grammar Shortcut

Always follow with 'about' + noun.

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Say It Right

Focus on the 'sh' sound.

💡

Don't Make This Mistake

Don't use it as a verb.

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Did You Know?

It comes from the word 'suffering'.

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Study Smart

Group it with 'enthusiastic'.

암기하기

기억법

Passion = P-A-S-S (Pass the test with passion!)

시각적 연상

A person with a glowing heart.

Word Web

emotion love drive enthusiasm

챌린지

Write one sentence about something you love using 'passionate'.

어원

Latin

원래 의미: suffering

문화적 맥락

None, but can be romantic in specific contexts.

Used often in work and personal life to show commitment.

'Passionate Kisses' by Mary Chapin Carpenter The Passion of the Christ

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실제 사용 상황

at work

  • passionate about results
  • passionate team player
  • passionate approach

at school

  • passionate learner
  • passionate about history
  • passionate debate

travel

  • passionate traveler
  • passionate about culture
  • passionate explorer

hobbies

  • passionate collector
  • passionate musician
  • passionate fan

대화 시작하기

"What are you most passionate about?"

"Do you think it's important to be passionate about your job?"

"Who is the most passionate person you know?"

"Can you be passionate about something you aren't good at?"

"Why do people lose their passion?"

일기 주제

Describe something you are passionate about.

Write about a time you saw someone being passionate.

How can you find your passion?

Is it better to be passionate or practical?

자주 묻는 질문

8 질문

Usually, but it can describe intense, sometimes difficult emotions.

Yes, that is a common collocation.

Passionate is deeper and longer-lasting than excited.

Say 'I am passionate about solving problems.'

It is neutral and fits most contexts.

Yes, 'passion'.

Yes, it implies deep romantic or platonic love.

Less often, unless describing a scientist's dedication.

셀프 테스트

fill blank A1

I am ___ about soccer.

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: passionate

Passionate is the adjective used for strong interest.

multiple choice A2

Which word means having strong feelings?

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: passionate

Passionate means having strong feelings.

true false B1

Passionate is a verb.

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: 거짓

It is an adjective.

match pairs B1

Word

모두 맞췄어요!

Matching synonyms and antonyms.

sentence order B2

아래 단어를 탭해서 문장을 만들어 보세요
정답! 아쉬워요. 정답:

Correct structure: Subject + verb + adj + prep + noun.

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