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passional

adj · noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • rhymes with -æʃənəl

1

adj

Meaning 1

characterized by passion

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • 1957: the promise of a release in her passional self — Lawrence Durrell, Justine, p.71 (Faber)

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

a book describing sufferings of martyrs

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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History

Etymology

From Middle English passional, from Late Latin passiōnālis; equivalent to passion + -al.

Across languages

Translations

1 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Spanish: pasional — adjective