How to Use impassioned in a Sentence

impassioned

adjective

• Her lawyer made an impassioned argument in her defense.
• In the movie, Waller gives an impassioned speech about the plight of his people.
  — Rob Ledonne, New York Times, 21 Oct. 2023
• Jones gave an impassioned speech on the House floor before the vote.
  — Kerry Breen, CBS News, 7 Apr. 2023
• Carnes’s voice, an Iowa singsong, can wend from weary to impassioned in the course of a single thought.
  — Ruby Tandoh, The New Yorker, 28 Sep. 2024
• Marc talks about the strike, the Hollywood strike and makes an impassioned case for it.
  — WIRED, 27 July 2023
• This was clear in the impassioned address Putin made to the nation setting the stage for war.
  — Brian Grodsky, The Conversation, 4 Mar. 2022
• Tenor Michael Spyres gave an impassioned turn in the title role.
  — Michael Andor Brodeur, Washington Post, 13 Oct. 2022
• But in recent months, the tone of Mr. Biden’s impassioned speeches has changed.
  — Katie Rogers, New York Times, 5 Mar. 2023
• You’re known for giving an impassioned speech at the Women’s March in 2017.
  — Emma Specter, Vogue, 20 Dec. 2023
• The impassioned postgame speeches that begin as a whisper and end as a roar.
  — Los Angeles Times, 22 Jan. 2023
• The King, 75, made an impassioned speech to world leaders saying now was the time for action, not more words.
  — Simon Perry, Peoplemag, 1 Dec. 2023
• Many have out their cell phone cameras and are chanting along with the impassioned fans..
  — Shane Connuck, Charlotte Observer, 25 Mar. 2024
• In an impassioned plea to the Senate in early 2020, Schiff urged Trump’s removal from office and framed the choice in moral terms.
  — Michael R. Blood, BostonGlobe.com, 26 Jan. 2023
• Even after this impassioned speech, Trump still did not get it.
  — Susan B. Glasser, The New Yorker, 8 Aug. 2022
• For Isaac, Rowan’s impassioned monologue was her favorite scene in the film for a few reasons.
  — Katherine Singh, refinery29.com, 1 Aug. 2022
• The impassioned speech came after the 52-year-old and his wife drove back to Uvalde on the day after the shooting and spent time with some of the victims' families.
  — Lisa Mascaro, BostonGlobe.com, 7 June 2022
• Both craft impassioned songs that are steeped in tradition but sound brand new.
  — George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Dec. 2023
• When the buzzer graciously sounded and it was all done, Ali Patberg let out the most impassioned scream.
  — Matt Cohen, The Indianapolis Star, 6 Mar. 2022
• Sarah Kate Ellis noted that their work is far from over and made an impassioned call to action to those in the room and watching from home.
  — Ashley Lee, Los Angeles Times, 16 Jan. 2024
• Jonathan Vandy grew up an impassioned Orioles and baseball fan in Bel Air.
  — Childs Walker, baltimoresun.com, 4 Mar. 2022
• While there are diehard fans and impassioned opinions, the presence of the opposing team only fuels the spirit of the game.
  — John Towfighi, CNN, 1 Mar. 2024
• Topping it all off, Henson welcomed the Sing Harlem youth choir to the stage to sing an impassioned medley of Blige classics.
  — Pitchfork, 13 Nov. 2023
• Blige then spoke about what the moment meant to her, eschewing her prepared speech for heartfelt and impassioned words from the heart.
  — Stephanie McNeal, Glamour, 8 Nov. 2023
• Members from both parties became more impassioned as the hours flew by.
  — Anna Giaritelli, Washington Examiner, 20 Apr. 2023
• Miguel Rojas had an impassioned message for Dodgers fans who blame him for the team's recent poor play in the postseason.
  — Natasha Dye, People.com, 10 Oct. 2024
• Saldaña gave an impassioned speech at the festival premiere — much of it about her co-star.
  — Steven Zeitchik, The Hollywood Reporter, 1 Oct. 2024
• The sweater, which could double as a subversive streetwear piece, launched Reddit threads by impassioned fans.
  — Fawnia Soo Hoo, The Hollywood Reporter, 28 Feb. 2023
• Hours after the tragedy, President Joe Biden gave an impassioned speech calling for change to firearm laws.
  — Brook Endale, The Enquirer, 25 May 2022
• During that time, Torres took to the picket lines and gave an impassioned speech at one demonstration.
  — Carolina A. Miranda, Los Angeles Times, 28 Feb. 2024
• The man was an impassioned supporter of Ukraine in its fight against a Russian invasion, and also appeared to have an extensive history of business troubles and court filings.
  — Nicole Fallert, USA TODAY, 16 Sep. 2024

Last Updated: 17 Nov 2024