1.
passionate; fervent; ardent; fiery
Describes a person, action, or expression full of intense emotion and enthusiasm. Used for romantic passion, artistic fervor, or dedication to a cause.
情熱的な演奏だった。
It was a passionate performance.
彼は情熱的に自分の夢を語った。
He spoke passionately about his dreams.
情熱的な指導で多くの学生の心を動かした先生だった。
The teacher moved many students' hearts with passionate teaching.
USAGE:
情熱的 is formed from 情熱 (passion) + 的 (-like). It is used as a na-adjective modifier (情熱的な) or adverbially (情熱的に).
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 情熱的な演奏 (passionate performance)
- 情熱的な恋愛 (passionate love affair)
- 情熱的に語る (to speak passionately)
- 情熱的な人 (a passionate person)
SIMILAR WORDS:
熱心 means enthusiastic or eager and focuses on diligence and dedication. 情熱的 emphasizes intense emotional fervor and is more dramatic in tone.