Meaning & use
impassioned
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Filled with or showing intense emotion or enthusiasm.
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She gave an impassioned speech urging the board to reconsider its decision.
His impassioned defense of the policy won over several skeptical colleagues.
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Usually describes speech, writing, or pleas rather than everyday actions; it implies visible emotional intensity.
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