impassioned

adjective

im·​pas·​sioned im-ˈpa-shənd 

: filled with passion or zeal : showing great warmth or intensity of feeling

Synonyms of impassioned

• passionate
• fervent
• warm
• passional
• intense
• emotional

Choose the Right Synonym for impassioned

impassioned, passionate, ardent, fervent, fervid, perfervid mean showing intense feeling.

impassioned implies warmth and intensity without violence and suggests fluent verbal expression.

an impassioned plea for justice

passionate implies great vehemence and often violence and wasteful diffusion of emotion.

a passionate denunciation

ardent implies an intense degree of zeal, devotion, or enthusiasm.

an ardent supporter of human rights

fervent stresses sincerity and steadiness of emotional warmth or zeal.

fervent good wishes

fervid suggests warmly and spontaneously and often feverishly expressed emotion.

fervid love letters

perfervid implies the expression of exaggerated or overwrought feelings.

perfervid expressions of patriotism

Examples of impassioned in a Sentence

Her lawyer made an impassioned argument in her defense.

an impassioned plea for justice

Recent Examples on the Web

And then was bombarded with impassioned blather about the upside of nontoxic masculinity. —Mara Reinstein, HollywoodReporter, 24 Nov. 2025

From emotionally impactful character moments to impassioned life lessons, these are the moments that make Doctor Who such a treasured part of so many Whovians' lives. —Devan Coggan, Entertainment Weekly, 23 Nov. 2025

More than one took exception to the tone of Ten Hag’s criticism, among them Diogo Dalot, who stood up to make an impassioned speech using strong language. —Laurie Whitwell, New York Times, 11 Nov. 2025

Much like our Grand Canyon guide, the one who stopped to give an offering to the coyote who led the way, Marble Canyon Lodge, through impassioned relationships and place-making art and design, gives thanks to the Indigenous communities who have always led the way. —Matt Kirouac, AFAR Media, 7 Nov. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1603, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for impassioned

• fashioned
• rationed
• refashioned

Kids Definition

impassioned

adjective

im·​pas·​sioned

im-ˈpash-ənd

: showing very strong feeling

an impassioned speech