PoliticsAugust 17, 2026
impassioned
im-PASH-uhnd
Definition
Characterized by intense emotion, deep feeling, or strong conviction.
Etymology
Derived from the Latin prefix 'in-' (into) and 'passio' (suffering/feeling), it entered English in the 17th century to describe someone filled with intense passion or fervor.
In the news
The word describes a plea made by Senator Jordon Steele-John in the Senate, highlighting the depth of his anger and conviction regarding government policy.
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