impassioned
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
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
In an impassioned closing speech, Regan said the vote would be a "stain" on the record of those who did not back the bill.
From BBC • Feb. 3, 2026
Cook, like many business leaders, had remained silent on the scenes taking place in the major U.S. city that echoed protests around race in 2020—which drew impassioned statements from many executives, including Apple.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 28, 2026
Both sides gave impassioned arguments that the case they presented over two months validated a verdict in their favor.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 15, 2025
Inaudibly, she spoke again; then, with a quick, impassioned gesture stretched out her arms towards the Savage, stepped forward.
From "Brave New World" by Aldous Huxley
![]()
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.