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

In October 2018, Collins gave an impassioned Senate floor speech detailing her investigation. — Jennifer Bukowsky, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 July 2026

During Thursday's hearing, an attorney for Kirk's family, including his widow, Erica Kirk, made an impassioned plea to Graf to allow prosecutors to play the full video in open court without redactions. — Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 9 July 2026

Two years ago, Joey Cora was the coach who stood before the team and gave an impassioned speech about the need to be more aggressive on the bases, a meeting that helped spark the Detroit Tigers’ miraculous 2024 playoff run. — Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 7 July 2026

The girls don’t hesitate to lay into him either with Trinity, Melanie, and Aniya all coming to Kenzie’s impassioned defense. — Kathleen Walsh, Vulture, 29 June 2026

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