passionateness

noun

Definition of passionatenessnext
as in intensity
depth of feeling delivers his sermons with a degree of passionateness that is positively electrifying

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for passionateness
  1. intensity
  2. enthusiasm
  3. emotion
  4. warmth
  5. passion
  6. violence
Noun
  • Researchers evaluated the effects of treatments on pain intensity according to scales that provided a standardized way of measuring severity based on patient descriptions.
    — Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 20 Mar. 2025
  • Though the treaty dramatically diminished the intensity of the fighting, health officials in Gaza said Israeli forces had killed at least 160 people during the two-month truce.
    — Matt Bradley, NBC News, 19 Mar. 2025
Definition of intensity
Noun
  • Together Employee engagement reflects employees’ involvement and enthusiasm in their work and workplace, and language plays a major role in shaping that experience.
    — Cheryl Robinson, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
  • With such unprecedented headwinds, the party actually did OK after Biden left the race: Kamala Harris boosted party members' enthusiasm and avoided a wipeout.
    — Alex Thompson, Axios, 22 Mar. 2025
Definition of enthusiasm
Noun
  • Instead of resisting their feelings of self-doubt, professionals who lean into these emotions may develop stronger interpersonal skills, outperforming their non-imposter peers in collaboration and teamwork.
    — Tanya Arturi, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
  • Does the watering coincide with extreme emotions or stress?
    — Maxine Lipner, Verywell Health, 18 Mar. 2025
Definition of emotion
Noun
  • These sheets will remind you of your favorite T-shirt and wrap you up in comfort and lightweight warmth.
    — Nora Colomer, Fox News, 15 Mar. 2025
  • Popov has a great feel for the easy warmth coursing between every member of the family, even in moments of strife, and the cast share a fun and comfortable chemistry.
    — Angie Han, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Mar. 2025
Definition of warmth
Noun
  • This shift means more opportunities for students to pursue their passions and build meaningful careers.
    — Scott White, Forbes, 16 Mar. 2025
  • With passion, the filmmakers expose the lasting imprints of colonialism while celebrating activism and the fight of two female friends for truly accessible public spaces; places where people can engage with their own narratives and histories.
    — Matthew Carey, Deadline, 16 Mar. 2025
Definition of passion
Noun
  • Women belonging to ethnic and religious minorities experienced distinct harms that were compounded by pre-existing discrimination and violence against them - as women and as minorities.
    — Dr. Ewelina U. Ochab, Forbes, 16 Mar. 2025
  • According to Us Weekly, in April 2021, Matt pleaded guilty to one count of domestic battery with corporal injury of a spouse and guilty to one felony count of false imprisonment by menace, violence, fraud or deceit.
    — Diane J. Cho, People.com, 15 Mar. 2025
Definition of violence
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“Passionateness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/passionateness. Accessed 28 Mar. 2025.

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