Pas"sion*ate (?), v. i. 1. To
affect with passion; to impassion. [Obs.]
Great pleasure, mixed with pitiful regard,
The godly kind and queen did passionate.
Spenser.
2. To express feelingly or sorrowfully. [Obs.] Shak.
Pas"sion*ate (?), a.
[LL. passionatus: cf. F.
passionné.]
1. Capable or susceptible of passion, or of different passions; easily moved, excited or agitated;
specifically, easily
moved to anger; irascible; quick-tempered; as, a passionate nature.
Homer's Achilles is haughty and passionate.
Prior. 2. Characterized
by passion; expressing passion; ardent in feeling or
desire; vehement; warm; as, a passionate friendship. "The passionate Pilgrim."
Shak.
3. Suffering; sorrowful. [Obs.] Shak.
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