Definitions

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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Speaking before the trip to Villa Park, De Zerbi delivered an impassioned, four-minute monologue at the start of his news conference, insisting negativity has become Tottenham's biggest opponent during their dismal run of form.

From BBC • May 1, 2026

Our critic praised the show, saying “as an honest, comprehensive portrait of a singular, impassioned artist, ‘Wifredo Lam’ is genuinely stirring.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 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

But there was one moment during the performance that stuck with me, when Bad Bunny gave an impassioned motivational speech in Spanish, urging the audience to recognize their worth.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 9, 2026

Since then, Herold has been an impassioned and committed member of Booth’s team.

From "Lincoln's Last Days: The Shocking Assassination that Changed America Forever" by Bill O'Reilly

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