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adjective

im-ˈpa-shənd How to pronounce impassioned (audio)
Definition of impassionednext
as in passionate
having or expressing great depth of feeling an impassioned plea for justice

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impassioned

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verb

past tense of impassion
as in provoked
to rouse to strong feeling or action the obvious intent of the documentary was to impassion viewers to do something about global warming

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How is the word impassioned different from other adjectives like it?

Some common synonyms of impassioned are ardent, fervent, fervid, passionate, and perfervid. While all these words mean "showing intense feeling," impassioned implies warmth and intensity without violence and suggests fluent verbal expression.

an impassioned plea for justice

When might ardent be a better fit than impassioned?

The synonyms ardent and impassioned are sometimes interchangeable, but ardent implies an intense degree of zeal, devotion, or enthusiasm.

an ardent supporter of human rights

When can fervent be used instead of impassioned?

While the synonyms fervent and impassioned are close in meaning, fervent stresses sincerity and steadiness of emotional warmth or zeal.

fervent good wishes

When is fervid a more appropriate choice than impassioned?

In some situations, the words fervid and impassioned are roughly equivalent. However, fervid suggests warmly and spontaneously and often feverishly expressed emotion.

fervid love letters

In what contexts can passionate take the place of impassioned?

The meanings of passionate and impassioned largely overlap; however, passionate implies great vehemence and often violence and wasteful diffusion of emotion.

a passionate denunciation

Where would perfervid be a reasonable alternative to impassioned?

Although the words perfervid and impassioned have much in common, perfervid implies the expression of exaggerated or overwrought feelings.

perfervid expressions of patriotism

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Recent Examples of impassioned
Adjective
Following their discussion, Love stepped onto the stage alongside an acoustic guitarist, delivering a raw and impassioned rendition of the classic song, with Almond providing backing vocals. — Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 6 Mar. 2025 Perhaps its most impassioned proponent was Dostoyevsky. — James Verini, The New Yorker, 1 Mar. 2025 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 See All Example Sentences for impassioned
Recent Examples of Synonyms for impassioned
  1. passionate
  2. provoked
  3. fervent
  4. encouraged
  5. warm
  6. inspired
  7. intense
  8. emotional
Adjective
  • Despite some of the passionate opposition, the committee voted 6-2 in favor of the bill on Tuesday.
    — Heather Hunter, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 20 Mar. 2025
  • Expect to feel energized and passionate in your one-on-one connections — whether that’s with a romantic partner, a close friend or a business colleague.
    — Valerie Mesa, People.com, 20 Mar. 2025
Definition of passionate
Verb
  • The incident was caught on video, making waves online and on local TV news, and provoked an outcry from fellow residents.
    — Max Klaver, Miami Herald, 3 Jan. 2025
  • His 1954 run for governor in Connecticut provoked questions about whether the state was ready for a Jewish governor.
    — Arthur House, Hartford Courant, 30 Dec. 2024
Definition of provoked
Adjective
  • The event, held just days before the election, was characterized by its high-profile attendees and the fervent support of the MAGA base.
    — William Lambers, Newsweek, 7 Mar. 2025
  • That means that some of the most fervent soccer fans in the world need to be starting their visa process now before World Cup qualifying is complete and approximately nine months before tickets actually go on sale.
    — Kyle Feldscher, CNN, 6 Mar. 2025
Definition of fervent
Verb
  • An artist and activist with the Congress of Racial Equality (CORE), Rotolo encouraged Dylan’s support for the nascent civil rights movement.
    — Grant Wong, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Customers are encouraged to check Rite Aid's website for holiday store hours.
    — Gabe Hauari, USA TODAY, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of encouraged
Adjective
  • To make naan: Activate your yeast by combining the packet with warm water.
    — Cody Godwin, USA TODAY, 18 Mar. 2025
  • Paired with warm water and your preferred cleanser, gently swirl the brush along the glove’s rigid textures.
    — Kiana Murden, Vogue, 18 Mar. 2025
Definition of warm
Verb
  • Will the timepieces that make their debut in the coming months reflect the exuberance of the former period or the practicality inspired by the reckoning that came after?
    — Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 6 Jan. 2025
  • Hailey's husband Justin Bieber, were attending their pal Lauren Perez's bowling birthday party at Lucky Strike Beverly Hills at the Beverly Center, which may have inspired their boxy attire.
    — Sam Reed, Glamour, 6 Jan. 2025
Definition of inspired
Adjective
  • Already, court challenges against the president’s latest moves are emerging, and intense mainstream media coverage has, of course, cast what he’s done in a highly negative light.
    — The Editors, National Review, 20 Mar. 2025
  • Especially in the earliest stages, when the grind will be intense. Hammond: The honeymoon period is nearly over.
    — Sean Hammond, Chicago Tribune, 20 Mar. 2025
Definition of intense
Adjective
  • The film represents a bold examination of the overseas Filipino worker experience, using supernatural horror as a lens to explore the emotional toll of migration.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 19 Mar. 2025
  • Women often make space and care for others, and those emotional skills can serve you well.
    — Jennifer Palmer, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025
Definition of emotional

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