IMPASSIONED

ardent, fervent, fervid, fiery, impassioned, perfervid, torrid

(adjective) characterized by intense emotion; “ardent love”; “an ardent lover”; “a fervent desire to change society”; “a fervent admirer”; “fiery oratory”; “an impassioned appeal”; “a torrid love affair”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

impassioned (comparative more impassioned, superlative most impassioned)

Filled with intense emotion or passion; fervent.

Source: Wiktionary


Im*pas"sioned, p. p. & a.

Definition: Actuated or characterized by passion or zeal; showing warmth of feeling; ardent; animated; excited; as, an impassioned orator or discourse.

IMPASSION

Im*pas"sion, v. t. Etym: [Pref. im- in + passion. Cf. Empassion, Impassionate, v.]

Definition: To move or affect strongly with passion. [Archaic] Chapman.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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