as in passionate
having or expressing great depth of feeling
after watching the successful defense of Fort McHenry, Francis Scott Key quickly wrote the hot-blooded poem that later became known as "The Star-Spangled Banner"
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Recent Examples of hot-blooded
Painter and critic Walter Robinson, known for his acerbically witty writing and his louche, hot-blooded paintings, died on February 9 at the age of seventy-four.
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News Desk, Artforum, 12 Feb. 2025
The film is an action comedy featuring a hot-blooded detective and a swindler who is also a master of disguise who team up to combat an evil mafia.
—Patrick Frater, Variety, 15 May 2024
Goncharenko was a hot-blooded Ukrainian nationalist who broke with the pro-Russian party of his father, the former mayor of Odesa, who is now wanted by the Ukrainian state.
—Thomas Meaney, Harper's Magazine, 26 Apr. 2024
So when the Italians moved over to the United States in the early 1900s, those prejudices came with them... that these people were of a questionable, secretive nature and had a hot-blooded temper and things of that kind.
—Journal Sentinel, 17 Jan. 2024
And where are his hot-blooded romantic ambitions supposed to fit into the picture?
—Peter Debruge, Variety, 23 Aug. 2023
Former wallflowers turn into raving lunatics and normally hot-blooded folks go positively supernova.
—Paul Cappiello, The Courier-Journal, 18 Aug. 2023
Such explosive hustle deserves a hot-blooded song from the quad exhaust pipes.
—Jonathon Ramsey, Car and Driver, 28 June 2023
Related:Why is the barbecue business in Texas so hot-blooded?
—Claire Ballor, Dallas News, 30 May 2023
News Desk, Artforum, 12 Feb. 2025
The film is an action comedy featuring a hot-blooded detective and a swindler who is also a master of disguise who team up to combat an evil mafia.
—Patrick Frater, Variety, 15 May 2024
Goncharenko was a hot-blooded Ukrainian nationalist who broke with the pro-Russian party of his father, the former mayor of Odesa, who is now wanted by the Ukrainian state.
—Thomas Meaney, Harper's Magazine, 26 Apr. 2024
So when the Italians moved over to the United States in the early 1900s, those prejudices came with them... that these people were of a questionable, secretive nature and had a hot-blooded temper and things of that kind.
—Journal Sentinel, 17 Jan. 2024
And where are his hot-blooded romantic ambitions supposed to fit into the picture?
—Peter Debruge, Variety, 23 Aug. 2023
Former wallflowers turn into raving lunatics and normally hot-blooded folks go positively supernova.
—Paul Cappiello, The Courier-Journal, 18 Aug. 2023
Such explosive hustle deserves a hot-blooded song from the quad exhaust pipes.
—Jonathon Ramsey, Car and Driver, 28 June 2023
Related:Why is the barbecue business in Texas so hot-blooded?
—Claire Ballor, Dallas News, 30 May 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hot-blooded
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Gabriella is a cousin of King Charles through her father Prince Michael's side of the family and a passionate musician who played an advisory role around the musical performances for Kate's Together at Christmas carol service in December at Westminster Abbey.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
19 May 2025
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It’s been possible, but hard to find Fettercairn from independent bottlers in the United States, and those who seek it out are passionate about it, Boice said.—
Gina Pace,
Forbes.com,
19 May 2025
Adjective
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Soak your grates in a mixture of warm water and vinegar.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
16 May 2025
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Hollywood’s obsession with IP and sequels certainly hasn’t gone away, and the upcoming warm months will feature a number of remakes that nobody really asked for.—
Ben Rosenstock,
Time,
16 May 2025
Adjective
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The resulting jump in bond yields to near two-decade highs raised long-term borrowing costs and served as a stark warning for the path ahead that was echoed privately by a handful of Trump allies and to CNN and publicly by one of Trump’s most fervent defenders.—
Phil Mattingly,
CNN Money,
22 May 2025
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In Jimmy Carter's case, transparency about melanoma that had spread to his brain in 2015, as well as his fervent religious faith and subsequent recovery from the dreaded disease, only made the former president seem heroic.—
Barbara A. Perry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 May 2025
Adjective
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But Trump couldn't get the change included in his 2017 economic legislation, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, amid an intense lobbying campaign from the industry and some GOP lawmakers to protect the break.—
Riley Beggin,
USA Today,
19 May 2025
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My love took it upon himself to feed us—me and by extension our daughter—with an intense focus and care.—
Hali Bey Ramdene,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
19 May 2025
Adjective
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Among Mao’s most ardent admirers, there’s a sense of pride that the US president appears to be borrowing from the revolutionary playbook of their esteemed supreme leader.—
Nectar Gan,
CNN Money,
12 May 2025
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Prime Minister Modi in India has been a very ardent Hindu nationalist.—
Meredith Deliso,
ABC News,
10 May 2025
Adjective
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Melling portrays parking attendant Colin with the thrilling curiosity and emotional depth of a young gay man exploring his sexuality for the first time, while attempting to define his own desires and identity, independent of his much more experienced dom.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
18 May 2025
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Lawrence — mother to two children now — was visibly emotional talking about working with Ramsay on the subject matter.—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
18 May 2025
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“Hot-blooded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hot-blooded. Accessed 28 May. 2025.
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