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passionate manner

[ˈpæʃənət ˈmænər]
noun phrasepl: passionate manners
forma apaixonada / maneira apaixonada
1. A way of behaving, speaking, or acting with intense emotion, enthusiasm, or fervor
She spoke about her cause in a passionate manner that inspired everyone.
Ela falava sobre sua causa de forma apaixonada que inspirava todos.
2. A style characterized by strong feelings and deep commitment
He defended his beliefs in a passionate manner.
Ele defendia suas convicções de maneira apaixonada.
Synonyms
fervent mannerzealous mannerintense mannerardent mannerenthusiastic manner
Antonyms
dispassionate mannerindifferent mannerapathetic mannercold mannerdetached manner

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
forma apaixonada / com paixão
Most common usage in Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
do jeito apaixonado
Colloquial variation
São Paulo
maneira apaixonada
Standard formal usage
Portugal
de forma apaixonada / com ardor
Often uses 'ardor' as alternative

Related Idioms & Phrases

speak with passion
heart and soul
fire in one's eyes
com todo o coração (with all one's heart)
de corpo e alma (body and soul)
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