HOT-BLOODED Synonyms: 66 Similar and Opposite Words

hot-blooded

adjective

ˈhät-ˈblə-dəd

Definition of hot-blooded

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 This hot-blooded planet likes to take action, argue and fight. — Lisa Stardust, Vogue, 2 Oct. 2025 Still, this is a hot-blooded rivalry game in prime time, and Miami quarterback Carson Beck has made some mistakes of late. — Manny Navarro, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025 Runnicles led with hot-blooded fervor, without burying Mahler’s counterpoint under the huge orchestral forces. — Lisa Hirsch, San Francisco Chronicle, 27 Sep. 2025 The sensuous brunette with enormous eyes was often cast as a hot-blooded woman. — Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 24 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for hot-blooded

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Adjective

Their love story is passionate, funny, intellectual, and deeply alive, until a single, tragic wave on a beach in Oaxaca changes everything.

— Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 6 Nov. 2026
As the National Transportation Safety Board investigates what weather, mechanical or tactical factors caused the crash, family members and former mentors are remembering the young pilot as passionate and talented beyond her 20 years.

— Zoey Thomas, Sun Sentinel, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of passionate

Adjective

Gigi Hadid broke out the trend in corduroy pants form, which is perfectly seasonal with soft and warm fabric paired with a relaxed design.

— Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 2 Nov. 2026
The fleeting time in Georgia between the sweltering summer heat and damp winter chill has finally arrived, featuring cool mornings, warm evenings and trees dappled with orange leaves.

— Olivia Wakim, AJC.com, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of warm

Adjective

Friday’s loss illustrated the power of fervent, constant rebounding to sway the momentum of a game.

— Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 1 Nov. 2026
At the time, the sequel to the 2005 film wasn’t confirmed, and the ensemble made the anticipation that much more fervent.

— Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of fervent

Adjective

The normally quiet state race became the focus on intense scrutiny because of a pattern of incendiary remarks by French, the former Tarrant County GOP chair.

— Ciara McCarthy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Nov. 2026
Lara faced intense scrutiny and criticism during his eight years in office from Californians frustrated by rising prices, fewer options and how their claims were handled.

— Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of intense

Adjective

Six of the paper’s journalists have been murdered during its three and a half decades of operation, including Anna Politkovskaya, an ardent critic of President Vladimir Putin who reported extensively on human rights abuses in Chechnya.

— Zahra Ullah, CNN Money, 30 Oct. 2026
Whatever the reason, Anderson left behind a catalog full of such gems, tucked away on B-sides waiting to be discovered by his most ardent fans.

— Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of ardent

Adjective

The shift is tied to broader wellness behavior, with younger consumers folding emotional well-being into daily self-care.

— Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 6 Nov. 2026
But his wartime service comes at an emotional price as Stewart becomes tormented by the loss of many of the men under his command and must tackle the duty of writing condolence letters to their families.

— Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 5 Nov. 2026

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