impassioned
adjective
im·pas·sioned
im-ˈpa-shənd 
: filled with passion or zeal : showing great warmth or intensity of feeling
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Examples of impassioned in a Sentence
Her lawyer made an impassioned argument in her defense.
an impassioned plea for justice
Recent Examples on the Web
But his most impassioned critiques have largely centered on fashion and on tartly deconstructing what his friends and other people are wearing.
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Ruth La Ferla, New York Times, 5 Apr. 2024
With nearly all of the impassioned 14,209 inside Spectrum Center on their feet, Henderson went to the free throw line and missed both attempts.
—Shane Connuck, Charlotte Observer, 4 Apr. 2024
Youssef is not the first SNL host who has made an impassioned reference to the Israel-Palestine conflict.
—Shania Russell, EW.com, 31 Mar. 2024
The more bubbly King has a knack for chiming in with feisty quips and impassioned observations.
—Thomas Floyd, Washington Post, 29 Mar. 2024
Many have out their cell phone cameras and are chanting along with the impassioned fans..
—Shane Connuck, Charlotte Observer, 25 Mar. 2024
But after hearing from nearly two dozen residents who gave impassioned comments against the legislation and a city planning commissioner who reiterated the commission’s opposition, officials said no to the controversial legislation.
—Tammy Murga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Mar. 2024
Bill Nighy is the impassioned, never-say-die coach keeping his men on track even as morale flags, Micheal Ward the gifted hothead yet to learn the value of team spirit.
—Guy Lodge, Variety, 21 Mar. 2024
What ensued was two hours of impassioned residents making their cases.
—Ben Brasch, Washington Post, 19 Mar. 2024
Ruth La Ferla, New York Times, 5 Apr. 2024
With nearly all of the impassioned 14,209 inside Spectrum Center on their feet, Henderson went to the free throw line and missed both attempts.
—Shane Connuck, Charlotte Observer, 4 Apr. 2024
Youssef is not the first SNL host who has made an impassioned reference to the Israel-Palestine conflict.
—Shania Russell, EW.com, 31 Mar. 2024
The more bubbly King has a knack for chiming in with feisty quips and impassioned observations.
—Thomas Floyd, Washington Post, 29 Mar. 2024
Many have out their cell phone cameras and are chanting along with the impassioned fans..
—Shane Connuck, Charlotte Observer, 25 Mar. 2024
But after hearing from nearly two dozen residents who gave impassioned comments against the legislation and a city planning commissioner who reiterated the commission’s opposition, officials said no to the controversial legislation.
—Tammy Murga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Mar. 2024
Bill Nighy is the impassioned, never-say-die coach keeping his men on track even as morale flags, Micheal Ward the gifted hothead yet to learn the value of team spirit.
—Guy Lodge, Variety, 21 Mar. 2024
What ensued was two hours of impassioned residents making their cases.
—Ben Brasch, Washington Post, 19 Mar. 2024
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“Impassioned.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/impassioned. Accessed 23 Apr. 2024.
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