passional

Definition

  1. Adjective:

    • Of or relating to passion: "passional" describes something that is connected to or characterized by strong emotions, intense feelings, or sexual desire.
    • Driven by emotion: It can refer to actions, thoughts, or experiences that are motivated by deep passion rather than reason.

  2. Noun:

    • A book of martyrs' sufferings: "passional" (also spelled passionary) is a historical or religious term for a book that recounts the torments and deaths of martyrs, especially Christian saints.
Usage Examples

  • Adjective:

    • Her passional outburst surprised everyone in the room. (An emotional eruption driven by intense feeling.)
    • The artist's work is deeply passional, reflecting his love and pain. (The art is inspired by strong emotions.)

  • Noun:

    • The medieval monk studied the passional to learn about the saints' sacrifices. (A book describing martyrs' sufferings.)
Advanced Usage

  • "Passional love": romantic or sexual love characterized by strong desire.

    • Their relationship was based on passional love rather than practical concerns. (Love driven by intense emotion.)

  • "Passional nature": a temperament inclined to strong emotions.

    • His passional nature made him both a passionate advocate and a fierce opponent. (His personality is ruled by emotion.)
Variants and Related Words

  • Passion (n): strong and barely controllable emotion.

    • He spoke with such passion that the audience was moved to tears. (Intense emotional expression.)

  • Passionate (adj): showing or caused by strong feelings or beliefs.

    • She is a passionate supporter of animal rights. (Enthusiastic and committed.)

  • Passionally (adv): in a manner full of passion.

    • They argued passionally about politics. (With intense emotion.)
Synonyms
  • Emotional: relating to or characterized by emotion.
  • Ardent: very enthusiastic or passionate.
  • Fervent: having or displaying a passionate intensity.
Related Idioms

  • A labor of love: work done for the sake of passion rather than reward.

    • Writing this dictionary was a labor of love for the lexicographer. (Work motivated by passion.)

  • Burning passion: an intense, consuming desire.

    • His burning passion for music led him to practice for hours each day. (Overwhelming emotional drive.)
Notes on Usage
  • The adjective "passional" is less common than "passionate" in modern English. It is often used in formal, literary, or psychological contexts.
  • The noun form is rare and primarily appears in historical or religious studies.