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impassioned

/ɪmˈpæʃənd/adjective

Showing strong feeling; full of emotion and energy.

Example sentences

  • “The lawyer made an impassioned plea to the jury.”
  • “The student gave an impassioned speech about protecting the local river.”

Almost always describes speech: an impassioned plea, speech, or defense.

Synonyms for impassioned

Antonyms

Often confused with impassioned

impassioned vs impassive

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