as in passionate
having or expressing great depth of feeling
after watching the successful defense of Fort McHenry, Francis Scott Key quickly wrote the hot-blooded poem that later became known as "The Star-Spangled Banner"
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Recent Examples of hot-blooded
Painter and critic Walter Robinson, known for his acerbically witty writing and his louche, hot-blooded paintings, died on February 9 at the age of seventy-four.
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News Desk, Artforum, 12 Feb. 2025
The film is an action comedy featuring a hot-blooded detective and a swindler who is also a master of disguise who team up to combat an evil mafia.
—Patrick Frater, Variety, 15 May 2024
Goncharenko was a hot-blooded Ukrainian nationalist who broke with the pro-Russian party of his father, the former mayor of Odesa, who is now wanted by the Ukrainian state.
—Thomas Meaney, Harper's Magazine, 26 Apr. 2024
So when the Italians moved over to the United States in the early 1900s, those prejudices came with them... that these people were of a questionable, secretive nature and had a hot-blooded temper and things of that kind.
—Journal Sentinel, 17 Jan. 2024
And where are his hot-blooded romantic ambitions supposed to fit into the picture?
—Peter Debruge, Variety, 23 Aug. 2023
Former wallflowers turn into raving lunatics and normally hot-blooded folks go positively supernova.
—Paul Cappiello, The Courier-Journal, 18 Aug. 2023
Such explosive hustle deserves a hot-blooded song from the quad exhaust pipes.
—Jonathon Ramsey, Car and Driver, 28 June 2023
Related:Why is the barbecue business in Texas so hot-blooded?
—Claire Ballor, Dallas News, 30 May 2023
News Desk, Artforum, 12 Feb. 2025
The film is an action comedy featuring a hot-blooded detective and a swindler who is also a master of disguise who team up to combat an evil mafia.
—Patrick Frater, Variety, 15 May 2024
Goncharenko was a hot-blooded Ukrainian nationalist who broke with the pro-Russian party of his father, the former mayor of Odesa, who is now wanted by the Ukrainian state.
—Thomas Meaney, Harper's Magazine, 26 Apr. 2024
So when the Italians moved over to the United States in the early 1900s, those prejudices came with them... that these people were of a questionable, secretive nature and had a hot-blooded temper and things of that kind.
—Journal Sentinel, 17 Jan. 2024
And where are his hot-blooded romantic ambitions supposed to fit into the picture?
—Peter Debruge, Variety, 23 Aug. 2023
Former wallflowers turn into raving lunatics and normally hot-blooded folks go positively supernova.
—Paul Cappiello, The Courier-Journal, 18 Aug. 2023
Such explosive hustle deserves a hot-blooded song from the quad exhaust pipes.
—Jonathon Ramsey, Car and Driver, 28 June 2023
Related:Why is the barbecue business in Texas so hot-blooded?
—Claire Ballor, Dallas News, 30 May 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hot-blooded
Adjective
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His passionate pursuit of public service, driven by principle and purpose and not self-aggrandizement, was Gerry’s secret sauce.—
Paul Laudicina,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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The wistful cover makes the case for focusing more on the ballad and less on the power, aspect associated with the passionate love song.—
Marina Watts,
People.com,
30 May 2025
Adjective
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And waters in the eastern subtropical Atlantic Ocean and the Caribbean are warmer than normal for this time of year.—
Martin E. Comas,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 May 2025
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Grilling the meat will keep the heat outdoors on a warm day.—
Lynda Balslev,
Mercury News,
28 May 2025
Adjective
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Habba in the past served as a personal lawyer to President Trump and remains a fervent supporter.—
Niall Stanage,
The Hill,
21 May 2025
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The clandestine network selected Pilecki, a 39-year-old veteran and fervent Polish nationalist, to infiltrate Auschwitz, report on its operations and organize fellow prisoners with the object of overthrowing the German camp’s superintendents.—
Paul Hockenos,
Smithsonian Magazine,
8 May 2025
Adjective
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But Tranter and Bartlett said Trump may settle roughly into this range of having an approval rating between 43 percent and 47 percent given the intense polarization of the country, as has been common in the past couple administrations.—
Jared Gans,
The Hill,
31 May 2025
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Residents of Maoming, China were treated to a celestial light show earlier this week when a surprise fireball burst to life overhead, illuminating the city before disappearing in an intense flare of light.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
31 May 2025
Adjective
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In the days after her speech, the young graduate has received nationwide media attention, along with a torrent of ardent support and biting criticism.—
Lauren Mascarenhas,
CNN Money,
1 June 2025
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Devoted Knicks fans Spike Lee and Ben Stiller sat beside the couple: Lee, of course one of the most ardent and drippiest of the legion of celebrity fans, wore an orange and blue striped blazer and pant set, with a matching bower hat.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
30 May 2025
Adjective
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Savannah got emotional outside the federal prison in Pensacola, Florida, awaiting her father's release on Wednesday.—
Brie Stimson,
FOXNews.com,
30 May 2025
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The former mayor was emotional when speaking about Kerik during his show on Thursday.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
The Washington Examiner,
30 May 2025
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