Passionate Expressions

6 words in this vocabulary list

adjective showing, feeling, or relating to sexual desire

  • The amorous couple enjoyed a romantic dinner by candlelight.
  • They're so amorous, always hugging and kissing in public.
  • Those two are totally lovey-dovey, it's kinda gross.
  • His amorous gestures towards success were evident in his dedication and hard work.

adjective relating to or tending to arouse sexual desire or excitement

  • The novel explores the complex themes of love and erotic desire.
  • She enjoys reading erotic novels in her free time.
  • That movie was so steamy, it was practically erotic!
  • The artist's use of colors created an erotic atmosphere in the painting.

verb to fill with intense emotion or passion

  • The speaker's words impassioned the audience and stirred their emotions.
  • She always speaks with such passion, it really impassions those around her.
  • His impassioned speech really fired us up.
  • The artist's use of vibrant colors impassioned the painting, bringing it to life.

noun intense or unrestrained sexual craving

verb to have an intense desire or craving, especially of a sexual nature

  • The intense lust between the two characters was palpable throughout the entire novel.
  • She couldn't resist the lust she felt towards him, no matter how hard she tried.
  • They were both feeling the lust and decided to sneak off to be alone together.
  • The lust for success drove her to work harder than ever before.

adjective not controlled or limited; unrestrained

  • The unbridled enthusiasm of the students was evident during the science fair.
  • She danced with unbridled joy at the party last night.
  • His unbridled confidence can sometimes come off as arrogance.
  • The artist's unbridled creativity knew no bounds as she painted her masterpiece.

noun a French expression meaning 'with reckless abandon' or 'headlong'

adverb modifying how something is done or the manner in which an action is performed

  • Elle s'est lancée dans ce projet à corps perdu, en y consacrant tout son temps et son énergie.
  • Quand il s'agit de jouer au football, il se lance toujours à corps perdu, sans se soucier des conséquences.
  • Elle est tombée amoureuse de lui à corps perdu, elle ne pense plus qu'à lui.
  • Il s'est engagé dans cette bataille à corps perdu, prêt à tout pour atteindre son objectif.