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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For the final episode, titled On Thin Ice, Sir David appeared on screen to give an impassioned speech about the effects of shrinking glaciers and rising temperatures for people and wildlife.

From BBC • May 8, 2026

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

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

With exhilarating charisma, stage energy and impassioned lyrics, Senegalese musician Sahad has created a unique body of work from a kaleidoscope of influences, culminating in his new pan-African album.

From Barron's • Feb. 23, 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

This impassioned speech shut up Edward’s shelf-mate for a considerable amount of time.

From "The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane" by Kate DiCamillo

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