Definition

1. Adjective:

   • Passionate / Enthralled: Describes a state of being deeply absorbed, fascinated, or intensely enthusiastic about something or someone. It implies a strong, captivating attraction or interest that dominates one's attention and feelings.

2. Verb (less common):

   • To be passionate about / To be enthralled by: To experience or engage with something with deep passion and absorption.

Usage Examples

• Adjective:
  • Cô ấy có một tình yêu mê say với âm nhạc cổ điển. (She has a passionate love for classical music.)
  • Anh ấy ngắm nhìn bức tranh với vẻ mặt mê say. (He gazed at the painting with an enthralled expression.)
  • Họ sống trong một cuộc hôn nhân mê say. (They live in a passionate marriage.)

Advanced Usage

• Used to describe an intense, often romantic or artistic, state of immersion. It can describe both a temporary state of captivation and a lasting, deep-seated passion.

Variants and Related Words

• Say mê (adj, v): This is the more common variant and is essentially synonymous with "mê say." It means passionate, devoted, or to be passionate about.
  • Cậu bé say mê đọc sách. (The boy is devoted to reading books.)

Synonyms

• Passionate: Having or showing strong feelings or beliefs.
• Enthralled: Captivated or charmed.
• Fascinated: Extremely interested.
• Absorbed: Deeply engaged or interested.

Related Idioms

• While "mê say" itself is not typically part of a fixed idiom, its sentiment is central to phrases about deep passion, such as the concept of "" (a passionate love).