kiihkeä — meaning in English

English meaning

ablaze adj On fire; burning fiercely.
ardent adjective Full of strong feeling, enthusiasm, or devotion.
fanatic noun Someone with extreme, unshakeable enthusiasm for a cause, belief, or hobby.
fanatical adjective Showing extreme, often unreasonable enthusiasm or devotion.
fervent adj Showing intense and sincere feeling; passionate and earnest.
frenetic adjective Fast, intense and slightly out of control, in a way that suggests hurried energy or agitation.
heated adj Made warm, often by a built-in system.
hectic adjective Extremely busy, rushed, and full of activity, often to a stressful degree.
impetuous adj Acting suddenly and without careful thought, often forcefully.
intense adj Extremely strong, forceful, or extreme in degree.
intensive adj Involving a lot of effort or activity concentrated in a short period; thorough.
passionate adjective Showing or feeling very strong emotion or enthusiasm.
rabid adjective Infected with rabies.
spirited adjective Full of energy, courage, or enthusiasm.
torrid adj Extremely hot and dry.
vehement adj Expressing very strong feelings in a forceful way.

kiihkeä is used for these senses in English:

ablaze In a state of glowing excitement, ardent desire, or other strong emotion. [17th century.]
ardent Full of ardor; expressing passion, spirit, or enthusiasm.
fanatic Fanatical.
fanatical Having an extreme, irrational zeal or enthusiasm for a specific cause.
frenetic Frenzied and frantic, harried; having extreme enthusiasm or energy.
heated Very agitated, angry or impassioned.
hectic (figurative) Very busy with activity and confusion.
impetuous Making arbitrary decisions, especially in an impulsive and forceful manner.