Leidenschaftlichkeit
passion, ferventness
noun LY-den-shaft-likh-kyte Rare
Usage Note
Leidenschaftlichkeit denotes intense emotional engagement with a cause or activity. It is stronger than mere Begeisterung (enthusiasm) and implies a deep personal commitment. Often collocates with Überzeugung.
Examples
"Er verfolgte seine Ideen mit echter Leidenschaftlichkeit."
Natural Translation
He pursued his ideas with genuine passion.
Literal Translation
He pursued his ideas with genuine ferventness.
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Related Words
- Abgeklärtheit serenity, mature composure, detached calm
- Anmaßung presumption, arrogance, overstepping
- Aufgeschlossenheit open-mindedness, receptiveness
- Bedachtheit deliberateness, thoughtful care, circumspection
- Begeisterungsfähigkeit capacity for enthusiasm
- Beharrungsvermögen tenacity, perseverance
- Beharrungswille persistence, determination to persist
- Beherrschtheit self-control, composure
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