hot-blooded
Americanadjective
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excitable; impetuous.
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ardent, passionate, or virile.
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adventuresome, exciting, or characterized by adventure and excitement.
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(of livestock) of superior or pure breeding.
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(of horses) being a Thoroughbred or having Arab blood.
adjective
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passionate or excitable
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(of a horse) being of thoroughbred stock
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of hot-blooded
First recorded in 1590–1600
Example Sentences
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"I think this sport is very youthful, very hot-blooded," he said.
From Barron's ● Jun. 28, 2026
The transition wasn’t complete: Jobs was still strong-willed, but now his actions were intentional rather than hot-blooded.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 17, 2026
High-end graphics, sophisticated game design and hot-blooded hype have all contributed to its success - as well as the size of China's gaming community, which is the largest in the world.
From BBC ● Aug. 24, 2024
When the coolheaded, non-Sicilian Tom argues that the family shouldn’t take the attack on its patriarch personally, he’s trying to defuse the rage of the hot-blooded Sonny.
From New York Times ● Mar. 9, 2022
Luke’s mother always said her people were hot-blooded, angry like a stick of dynamite.
From "We'll Fly Away" by Bryan Bliss
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