as in passionate
having or expressing great depth of feeling
after watching the successful defense of Fort McHenry, Francis Scott Key quickly wrote the hot-blooded poem that later became known as "The Star-Spangled Banner"
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Recent Examples of hot-blooded
The film is an action comedy featuring a hot-blooded detective and a swindler who is also a master of disguise who team up to combat an evil mafia.
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Patrick Frater, Variety, 15 May 2024
Goncharenko was a hot-blooded Ukrainian nationalist who broke with the pro-Russian party of his father, the former mayor of Odesa, who is now wanted by the Ukrainian state.
—Thomas Meaney, Harper's Magazine, 26 Apr. 2024
So when the Italians moved over to the United States in the early 1900s, those prejudices came with them... that these people were of a questionable, secretive nature and had a hot-blooded temper and things of that kind.
—Journal Sentinel, 17 Jan. 2024
And where are his hot-blooded romantic ambitions supposed to fit into the picture?
—Peter Debruge, Variety, 23 Aug. 2023
Former wallflowers turn into raving lunatics and normally hot-blooded folks go positively supernova.
—Paul Cappiello, The Courier-Journal, 18 Aug. 2023
Such explosive hustle deserves a hot-blooded song from the quad exhaust pipes.
—Jonathon Ramsey, Car and Driver, 28 June 2023
Related:Why is the barbecue business in Texas so hot-blooded?
—Claire Ballor, Dallas News, 30 May 2023
My hot-blooded alarmist, my early-warning system, my tsunami siren.
—Pam Houston, Outside Online, 13 May 2019
Patrick Frater, Variety, 15 May 2024
Goncharenko was a hot-blooded Ukrainian nationalist who broke with the pro-Russian party of his father, the former mayor of Odesa, who is now wanted by the Ukrainian state.
—Thomas Meaney, Harper's Magazine, 26 Apr. 2024
So when the Italians moved over to the United States in the early 1900s, those prejudices came with them... that these people were of a questionable, secretive nature and had a hot-blooded temper and things of that kind.
—Journal Sentinel, 17 Jan. 2024
And where are his hot-blooded romantic ambitions supposed to fit into the picture?
—Peter Debruge, Variety, 23 Aug. 2023
Former wallflowers turn into raving lunatics and normally hot-blooded folks go positively supernova.
—Paul Cappiello, The Courier-Journal, 18 Aug. 2023
Such explosive hustle deserves a hot-blooded song from the quad exhaust pipes.
—Jonathon Ramsey, Car and Driver, 28 June 2023
Related:Why is the barbecue business in Texas so hot-blooded?
—Claire Ballor, Dallas News, 30 May 2023
My hot-blooded alarmist, my early-warning system, my tsunami siren.
—Pam Houston, Outside Online, 13 May 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hot-blooded
Adjective
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Young Americans are increasingly passionate about meritocracy again, and we should all be encouraged about their potential as the C-suite’s next generation of leaders.—
John Rau,
Forbes,
24 Feb. 2025
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One of those passionate fans is Mateo Carreón, a 16-year-old junior at Jesuit High School.—
CHRIS MACIAS,
Sacramento Bee,
23 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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In winter, your mid layers might be something like a 300-weight fleece jacket paired with a much warmer puffer.—
Scott Gilbertson,
WIRED,
22 Feb. 2025
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Alternatively, warm your hands with the electric fireplace while catching a flick on the smart TV to enjoy in the winter months, as well as many cross-country skiing trails nearby.—
Rachel Fletcher,
Architectural Digest,
22 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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His fervent dedication to mastering the physical demands of Alonzo, with some help from a stand-in without arms, Paul Desmuke, left an impression on colleagues as well as audiences.—
Michael Phillips,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Feb. 2025
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Naked dresses, for all the fervent discussion, can be surprisingly modest.—
Oscar Holland,
CNN,
3 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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That was the idea of having this riff that was gonna be really intense, and probably pretty majestic as well, but quite intriguing.—
Kory Grow,
Rolling Stone,
24 Feb. 2025
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The pace is intense and the pressure can be overwhelming.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes,
24 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Even the most ardent Canadian partisans want to see Canada beat the best possible version of Team USA on Thursday, surely.—
Thomas Drance,
The Athletic,
19 Feb. 2025
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But at the same time, many of Mr. Trump’s most ardent supporters — especially those who are most plugged into new conservative intellectual currents — are following Mr. Vance’s lead and trying to undermine the authority of any judge who rules against the president.—
Mattathias Schwartz,
New York Times,
15 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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At the mention of Welsh’s name the room burst into applause and an emotional standing ovation.—
Mark Olsen,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Feb. 2025
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Both women appeared emotional as the crowd finished the song with enthusiastic cheers for the birthday boy.—
Erin Clack,
People.com,
23 Feb. 2025
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