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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

It embodies the spirit of De Gaulle as a cold and impassionate leader of the French people.

From Time Magazine Archive

I will leave it to the calm, impassionate and unpartisan reader to state whether that remark ought to create ill-feeling.

From Remarks by Nye, Bill

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