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impassioned

im·pas·sio·ned

US/ˌɪˈmpæʃʌnd/ rare

adjective

1.

characterized by intense emotion

  • “ardent love”
  • “an ardent lover”
  • “a burning enthusiasm”
  • “a fervent desire to change society”
  • “a fervent admirer”
  • “fiery oratory”
  • “an impassioned appeal”
  • “a torrid love affair”

Origin

From impassion + -ed.

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