impassioned

[im-pash-uhnd] / ɪmˈpæʃ ənd /

ADJECTIVE

excited, vehement

Synonyms

STRONGEST

ardent fervent fierce fiery heated intense passionate rousing sentimental stirring

WEAK

animated blazing burning deep fervid fired up flaming furious glowing hot-blooded inflamed inspired melodramatic moving mushy overemotional perfervid powerful profound red-hot romantic starry-eyed steamed up torrid violent vivid warm white-hot wild about worked-up zealous

Antonyms

STRONGEST

apathetic calm cold cool dispassionate dull frigid indifferent peaceful unenthusiastic unexcited

WEAK

impassive unconcerned

Example Sentences

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Ms. Horn makes an impassioned case for Mr. Schaller’s legacy.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

Rowett spoke to assembled media in a room in which the impassioned voices of fans could be heard outside the ground.

From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026

Arias and Myart-Cruz gave impassioned speeches hailing the last-minute deals, which still need to be approved by union members and the school board.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 18, 2026

An impassioned Heraskevych, who is allowed to remain at the Games despite not competing, told reporters at the Cortina Sliding Centre that he believed his disqualification was "totally wrong".

From Barron's • Feb. 12, 2026

I had planned to make an impassioned plea, but no words came out of my mouth.

From "In the Time of the Butterflies" by Julia Alvarez

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