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
  • Despite his impassioned appeal, Schumer doesn't have the votes.
    Rick Klein, ABC News, 5 Jan. 2022
  • Britney spoke publicly about the 13-year conservatorship for the first time in an impassioned speech to the court on June 23.
    Ashley Boucher, PEOPLE.com, 19 July 2021
  • Schumer gave an impassioned floor speech on Wednesday and defended the push to change Senate rules.
    Ali Zaslav, CNN, 19 Jan. 2022
  • 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
  • Her name change has failed to insulate her from being bothered by impassioned non-constituents on the phone.
    Dan Greene, The New Yorker, 4 Nov. 2024
  • Teachers and parents gave impassioned testimony for and against the curriculum plan at a meeting of the Texas State Board of Education, which is expected to hold a final vote on the measure later this week.
    CBS News, 19 Nov. 2024

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