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impassionate

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[im-pash-uh-nit] / ɪmˈpæʃ ə nɪt /

adjective

  1. filled with passion; impassioned.


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Etymology

Origin of impassionate

First recorded in 1595–1605; impassion + -ate 1

Example Sentences

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The glorious 1,100-mile California coast has lost an impassionate defender and tireless champion.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 7, 2022

Sputnik 1's impassionate beeps spread terror throughout the US.

From BBC • Jul. 19, 2019

Lewis, who was known for his impassionate, emotional speeches to the team during his playing days, used that skill in addressing the students.

From Washington Times • Apr. 30, 2015

On his crutches he clumped up to the rostrum of the Democratic convention in Madison Square Garden, delivered an impassionate nominating speech that turned the rowdy galleries into pandemonium.

From Time Magazine Archive

Calmer than autumn heavens the eyes they crave, In which the bitterness of theirs shall vanish, Lips of a speech impassionate, suave, Which their sick sorrows shall assuage and banish.

From Contemporary Belgian Poetry Selected and Translated by Jethro Bithell by Various