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
• The leaders explained their cause in an impassioned op-ed for the New York Times.
  — Robert Hackett, Fortune, 5 Jan. 2021
• 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
• Jamie’s impassioned speech seems to move the crowd of journalists.
  — Lynette Rice, Deadline, 15 Dec. 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
• But Zach Cherry’s impassioned plea to read the Monk novels is a thing to behold.
  — Bethy Squires, Vulture, 10 Jan. 2025
• The rapper wore a dress with the word vote splashed all over it to the 2020 Billboard Music Awards and gave an impassioned speech about voting.
  — Christopher Rosa, Glamour, 26 Oct. 2020
• 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
• Some lawmakers made impassioned pleas to turn back the bill.
  — Juan Forero, WSJ, 30 Dec. 2020
• 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
• Much of the ensuing booing was an impassioned defense of Thompson, one of the league’s most beloved All-Stars.
  — Connor Letourneau, SFChronicle.com, 20 Nov. 2020
• Irresistible jewels are made by those who freely express an original sense of design, impassioned style, substance and artistry.
  — Kyle Roderick, Forbes, 8 Mar. 2025
• At the Grammy Awards last month, Gaga gave an impassioned speech on solidarity with the transgender community while accepting the award for best pop duo.
  — Brendan Morrow, USA TODAY, 18 Mar. 2025