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impassioned

/ɪmˈpæʃ.ənd/
im · pas · sioned
Adverb:impassionedly
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• adjective

1

Filled with or showing great emotion, warmth, or intensity of feeling.

Example

"The defense attorney delivered an impassioned plea to the jury on behalf of her client."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Do not confuse 'impassioned' (where the prefix 'im-' acts as an intensifier meaning 'filled with passion') with 'impassive' or 'dispassionate' (which mean 'without emotion').

• Rhymes for impassioned

• Nearby Words

impassable
impasse
impassion
impassioned
impassionedly
impassive
impassively

Word Origin & Etymology

First recorded in the late 16th century, formed as the past participle of the now-rare verb 'impassion', modeled on Italian 'impassionato' ('filled with passion'), from Latin 'passio' ('suffering' or 'strong emotion').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Impassioned. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/impassioned
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