impassionate

[im-pash-uh-nit]

adjective

1. filled with passion; impassioned. impassioned.

Other Word Forms

• impassionately adverb
• unimpassionate adjective
• unimpassionately adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of impassionate¹

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

Example Sentences

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

From Los Angeles Times

Consor’s apology did little to assuage his ire because instead of extending forgiveness, James doubled down with an impassionate soliloquy, supplied with bullet points, saying he was not buying the excuse that Consor was unaware of the tragic backstory of the 21-year-old visiting player.

From Washington Post

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

From BBC

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

So I wasn't purely an impassionate observer.

From BBC