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impassionate

American  
[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

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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

In San Francisco, Ambassador Belt's impassionate appeal, and at Lake Success Professor Dihigo's logical arguments, were crushed under the steamroller tactics of the all-powerful U.S. delegation, with the result that you now regret.

From Time Magazine Archive

The playing of Madame Belleville is technically the finer of the two; Clara's is more impassionate....

From Woman's Work in Music by Elson, Arthur

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