p. p. & a. Actuated or characterized by passion or zeal; showing warmth of feeling; ardent; animated; excited; as, an impassioned orator or discourse. [ 1913 Webster ]
(adj) characterized by intense emotion, Syn. fervid, torrid, impassioned, perfervid, fiery, fervent, Example:ardent love; an ardent lover; a fervent desire to change society; a fervent admirer; fiery oratory; an impassioned appeal; a torrid love affair