impassioned

[ im-pash-uhnd ]
/ ɪmˈpæʃ ənd /
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adjective

filled with intense feeling or passion; passionate; ardent.

Origin of impassioned

First recorded in 1595–1605; impassion + -ed2

OTHER WORDS FROM impassioned

im·pas·sioned·ly, adverb im·pas·sioned·ness, noun un·im·pas·sioned, adjective un·im·pas·sioned·ly, adverb

Words nearby impassioned

impassable, impasse, impassible, impassion, impassionate, impassioned, impassive, impaste, impasto, impatent, impatience

Definition for impassioned (2 of 2)

impassion
[ im-pash-uh n ]
/ ɪmˈpæʃ ən /

verb (used with object)

to fill, or affect strongly, with intense feeling or passion; inflame; excite.

Origin of impassion

From the Italian word impassionare, dating back to 1585–95. See im-1, passion

Words related to impassioned

sentimental, rousing, intense, fierce, fiery, heated, ardent, passionate, fervent, stirring, animated, blazing, burning, deep, fervid, flaming, furious, glowing, inflamed, inspired

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British Dictionary definitions for impassioned (1 of 2)

impassioned
/ (ɪmˈpæʃənd) /

adjective

filled with passion; fiery; inflamed an impassioned appeal

Derived forms of impassioned

impassionedly, adverb impassionedness, noun

British Dictionary definitions for impassioned (2 of 2)

impassion
/ (ɪmˈpæʃən) /

verb

(tr) to arouse the passions of; inflame