English Dictionary (Humor) beta

Activists A person who is overly passionate about a particular cause or issue.  ■ "The activist was so worked up about the environment that they started throwing fruit at trees."

appeals The act of making a strong and passionate request, often with the intention of influencing someone's decision or opinion.  ■ "I may have lost the debate, but I still have the right to appeal the judge's decision."

applaud To praise or honor someone or something, usually by making noise with one's hands.  ■ "I applaud your dedication to your job. You must be really passionate about it!"

avid Extremely passionate or enthusiastic about something, usually to the point of obsession.  ■ John is so avid about cooking that he spends all his weekends experimenting with new recipes and techniques.

Carmen A type of Spanish flamenco dancer who is known for her passionate and fiery performances. She often wears brightly colored dresses and castanets.  ■The audience couldn't get enough of the Carmen's electrifying dance moves.

diatribes A long, rambling speech or discourse, often full of exaggerated statements and passionate expressions.  ■ "I don't understand why you always have to be so negative! It's like listening to a broken record on repeat."

enthusiast An overly excited person who is extremely passionate about something, often to the point of obsession.  ■ "I'm such an enthusiast for rock climbing, I could climb a wall made of rubber and still be happy."

fan A person who is extremely passionate about a particular topic, such as sports or music.  ■ I'm such a fan of basketball that I could talk about it all day!

firefight A playful argument or disagreement between two people.  ■ "I'm telling you, the best pizza in town is from Joey's. You're just wrong!" said Tom in a passionate firefight with his friend Sarah about their favorite pizzerias.

flamenco A wild and passionate dance, often performed with fire-breathing or flaming instruments.  ■ "The performer lit a cigarette on stage and began the flamenco dance, sending sparks flying as he twirled around the stage.

flamer A person who is extremely passionate about a particular topic or idea.  ■ "She's such a flamer for science! She can talk about it for hours on end."

googly adjective 1. To be overly enthusiastic, excited, or passionate about something.  ■ "I'm so googly about learning new languages!"

impassioned adjective Extremely passionate or enthusiastic.  ■ "John was so impassioned about his hobby of collecting antique coins that he spent all his savings on a rare specimen!"

kissing The act of exchanging passionate saliva between two people in order to express affection, greet someone, or make them feel better.  ■ Why did the tomato turn red? Because it saw the salad dressing!

maniac A person who is extremely enthusiastic or passionate about something, often to the point of obsession.  ■ "He's such a maniac for hiking that he spends every weekend exploring the great outdoors."

Overboard To be so enthusiastic or passionate about something that it becomes excessive or uncontrollable.  ■ "He was overboard with his love for hamburgers and spent every meal at the fast food joint."

Rants A long, loud, and often incoherent speech about something that the speaker is passionate about.  ■ "Why can't people just shut up about their dumb rants? I'm trying to watch TV here!"

raved To be extremely enthusiastic or passionate about something.  ■ "I'm so raved about this new restaurant in town, I can't wait to go back and try everything on the menu!"

slobbering To excessively drool or dribble, usually due to being overly excited or passionate about something.  ■ "John's face was slobbering with excitement when he found out he won the lottery."

spastic adjective: characterized by or resembling spasms; exaggeratedly enthusiastic, emotional, or passionate; over-eager; awkward; clumsy  ■ "I was so spastic during the presentation that I accidentally knocked over my water bottle."

stirring Something that is causing excitement or interest, especially in a romantic or sexual way.  ■ When they started making out on the dance floor, the whole room was stirred by their passionate display.

Advocacy The act of being an enthusiastic promoter of a cause or idea, often involving public speaking and lobbying efforts.  ■ "I am so passionate about my advocacy for equal rights that I'm willing to wear this neon sign on my shirt to get the message out."

emotionally In a manner that is full of strong and intense feelings, often to the point of being irrational or overly passionate.  ■ "I was emotionally charged after winning the game, but I had to calm myself down before giving my acceptance speech."

enthusiastic a person who is extremely excited and passionate about something, often to the point of being annoying or overbearing  ■ "I'm so enthusiastic about knitting that I could talk about it for hours on end. My friends have started rolling their eyes whenever I bring up my latest project."

evangelical An extremely enthusiastic and passionate fan of a particular sports team or musician.  ■ When the game went into overtime, the evangelicals were ecstatic. They had been rooting for their favorite team since the beginning and nothing could stop them from celebrating their victory!

excite To make someone feel very enthusiastic or passionate about something, often in a way that is difficult to control.  ■ "When I found out I won the lottery, I was so excited that I started dancing around my living room like a crazy person!"

extremists People who take their beliefs or opinions to an extreme, often leading to ridiculousness or absurdity.  ■ "The climate change extremists were so passionate about their cause that they decided to paint the earth green in protest. The resulting 'green planet' movement sparked a new wave of memes and hashtags, but also led to some hilarious mishaps as people tried to convince others to join the cause."

fanatics A person who is extremely enthusiastic or devoted to a particular cause, religion, or interest.  ■ "The football fans were so passionate about their team that they painted their faces with the team's colors and chanted slogans during the game. They even followed the team on social media and posted updates about every play."

Florists A group of people who are extremely passionate about flowers. They spend most of their waking hours admiring, arranging, and discussing the merits of various blooms.  ■ "The florists were ecstatic when they found out that their favorite flower, the peony, was back in season. They spent the entire day arranging beautiful bouquets and taking selfies with it."

fuse A short-lived relationship characterized by a passionate but ultimately doomed love affair. Often used to describe romantic encounters that are destined to end in tragedy.  ■ "I knew this fuse was doomed from the start, but I couldn't resist the spark between us."

Geek A person who is extremely knowledgeable and passionate about a particular subject or hobby, often to the point of obsession.  ■ "John is such a geek when it comes to video games. He spends hours every day playing and analyzing them."

Groupies A group of people who are extremely devoted to a celebrity or band.  ■ "The groupies were so passionate about their favorite band, they followed them everywhere and even went as far as painting their faces with the band's logo."

Militant A person who is extremely enthusiastic or passionate about a cause, and will not stop fighting for it until their goal is achieved.  ■ "I don't think it's funny that some people are so militant about their vegan beliefs. They make everyone around them uncomfortable by constantly preaching and judging."

rant A long, loud, and uncontrolled outburst of words, usually about something that the speaker is very passionate about.  ■ "I'm sick of people eating in the kitchen! It's a mess, it's rude, and it's making me want to throw up!"

ranting To engage in a loud, passionate, and often irrational speech, often on some topic of great importance to the speaker.  ■ "I'm sick of people saying that pizza is the best food ever. Pizza is not even good! It's just a bunch of grease and cheese! And don't get me started on pineapple on pizza."

Sporty An adjective used to describe someone who is very energetic, enthusiastic, and passionate about sports or physical activity.  ■ "That guy is so sporty, he can run a marathon before breakfast and still have time for a game of basketball."