impassioned

adjective

im·​pas·​sioned im-ˈpa-shənd How to pronounce impassioned (audio)
: filled with passion or zeal : showing great warmth or intensity of feeling
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impassioned, passionate, ardent, fervent, fervid, perfervid mean showing intense feeling.

impassioned implies warmth and intensity without violence and suggests fluent verbal expression.

an impassioned plea for justice

passionate implies great vehemence and often violence and wasteful diffusion of emotion.

a passionate denunciation

ardent implies an intense degree of zeal, devotion, or enthusiasm.

an ardent supporter of human rights

fervent stresses sincerity and steadiness of emotional warmth or zeal.

fervent good wishes

fervid suggests warmly and spontaneously and often feverishly expressed emotion.

fervid love letters

perfervid implies the expression of exaggerated or overwrought feelings.

perfervid expressions of patriotism

Examples of impassioned in a Sentence

Her lawyer made an impassioned argument in her defense. an impassioned plea for justice
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Irresistible jewels are made by those who freely express an original sense of design, impassioned style, substance and artistry. Kyle Roderick, Forbes, 8 Mar. 2025 Echoing President Trump and Vice President JD Vance’s choice of dark suits, First Lady Melania Trump, and Second Lady Usha Vance, and former advisor Ivanka Trump all chose low-key designs that drew the focus back onto Trump and his impassioned speech. Christian Allaire, Vogue, 5 Mar. 2025 Throughout Oscars season, Moore proved to be a highlight with impassioned acceptance speeches. Zack Sharf, Variety, 3 Mar. 2025 McAvoy was feted with the Cinema City Honorary Award at the Glasgow Film Festival and before receiving that award from festival director Allison Gardner, the actor-director made an impassioned comment on providing education in the arts sectors. Diana Lodderhose, Deadline, 2 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for impassioned

Word History

First Known Use

1603, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of impassioned was in 1603

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“Impassioned.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/impassioned. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.

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impassioned

adjective
im·​pas·​sioned
im-ˈpash-ənd
: showing very strong feeling
an impassioned speech

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