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verb

past tense of impassion

Synonym Chooser

How is the word impassioned different from other adjectives like it?

Some common synonyms of impassioned are ardent, fervent, fervid, passionate, and perfervid. While all these words mean "showing intense feeling," impassioned implies warmth and intensity without violence and suggests fluent verbal expression.

an impassioned plea for justice

When might ardent be a better fit than impassioned?

The synonyms ardent and impassioned are sometimes interchangeable, but ardent implies an intense degree of zeal, devotion, or enthusiasm.

an ardent supporter of human rights

When can fervent be used instead of impassioned?

While the synonyms fervent and impassioned are close in meaning, fervent stresses sincerity and steadiness of emotional warmth or zeal.

fervent good wishes

When is fervid a more appropriate choice than impassioned?

In some situations, the words fervid and impassioned are roughly equivalent. However, fervid suggests warmly and spontaneously and often feverishly expressed emotion.

fervid love letters

In what contexts can passionate take the place of impassioned?

The meanings of passionate and impassioned largely overlap; however, passionate implies great vehemence and often violence and wasteful diffusion of emotion.

a passionate denunciation

Where would perfervid be a reasonable alternative to impassioned?

Although the words perfervid and impassioned have much in common, perfervid implies the expression of exaggerated or overwrought feelings.

perfervid expressions of patriotism

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of impassioned
Adjective
Post repeated the last line several times, growing louder and more impassioned with each utterance. Lyndsey Havens, Billboard, 14 Apr. 2025 Then, after making an impassioned argument for the Scorsese take, Matt marches into Griffin’s office and shows him the dancing Kool-Aid Man teaser and gives him Stoller’s pitch. Keith Phipps, Vulture, 26 Mar. 2025 Her message prompted an intense, impassioned reaction. Armon Sadler, VIBE.com, 10 Apr. 2025 An impassioned rally to keep Los Angeles production at home and spotlight the blue-collar workers working in the film industry were the driving themes of the Stay in L.A. rally. Matt Minton, Variety, 7 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for impassioned
Recent Examples of Synonyms for impassioned
Adjective
  • Leaders who are passionate about their work inspire their teams to share that enthusiasm.
    Edward DeAngelis, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025
  • Barman is passionate about removing friction in the DIY process.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • The incident was caught on video, making waves online and on local TV news, and provoked an outcry from fellow residents.
    Max Klaver, Miami Herald, 3 Jan. 2025
  • His 1954 run for governor in Connecticut provoked questions about whether the state was ready for a Jewish governor.
    Arthur House, Hartford Courant, 30 Dec. 2024
Adjective
  • Decibel readers in the rafters of the arena can measure the loudest seats in the building, and the Clippers reward those fans with prizes to incentivize more fervent cheering.
    Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 17 Apr. 2025
  • Cheney, the former congresswoman from Wyoming, had been widely regarded as a fervent conservative on almost every issue.
    Niall Stanage, The Hill, 9 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • The party has dismissed the raucous town halls in conservative districts as the work of liberal activist groups, which have encouraged people to flood public forums in an attempt to highlight frustrations with the administration.
    Riley Beggin, USA TODAY, 22 Mar. 2025
  • Before the Democratic National Convention in 1912, McCombs encouraged prominent journalists and editors to write articles supportive of Wilson's nomination.
    arkansasonline.com, arkansasonline.com, 22 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • While the white oak shelves and tin ceiling create a beautiful space, my staff and I have worked hard to cultivate a warm and inviting environment for everyone.
    American Booksellers Association, USA Today, 24 Apr. 2025
  • In warmer states, cicadas usually come out in late April or May.
    Taylor Johnston, CBS News, 23 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • Take a dive into the deep end, and keep scrolling to shop more one-piece bathing suits inspired by Kate Hudson now.
    Alyssa Grabinski, People.com, 13 Apr. 2025
  • We get inspired, we get motivated, then there’s a [backlash], and the pendulum swings the other way.
    Matthew Carey, Deadline, 12 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • Whether singing a cappella or accompanied by her guitar to hundreds or thousands of people − at a small venue or an awards show − Lafourcade's performances feel visceral, intense and intimate all at once.
    Pamela Avila, USA Today, 26 Apr. 2025
  • In place of intense (and potentially irritating) acids, Mediheal's Madecassoside Blemish Pads target breakouts and breakout-causing bacteria with anti-inflammatory powerhouses madecassoside and cica.
    Sarah Han, Allure, 25 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • These tools aim to improve market prediction by understanding emotional and thematic patterns in earnings calls and press releases.
    Lester Pereira, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025
  • Controversy over wolf management can become more emotional and political than scientific.
    Olivia Ferrari, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Apr. 2025

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“Impassioned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/impassioned. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.

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