1. relating to or characterized by intense emotion or passion
Usage: formal

1. a book containing accounts of the sufferings of saints and martyrs
Usage: religious; historical

Examples

• The artist’s passional response to the tragedy was evident in her powerful paintings.
• His passional defense of civil rights inspired many followers.
• The medieval passional contained stories of early Christian martyrs.
• She delivered a passional speech about environmental protection.
• The monastery’s library housed an ancient passional from the 12th century.
• His passional nature made him unsuitable for diplomatic work.
• The passional was read aloud during religious ceremonies.