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
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Livvy Dunne gave a passionate testimony during a final hearing regarding the NCAA's $2.8 billion settlement.—
Natasha Dye,
People.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Clara’s Table restaurant is Dearborn Inn’s tribute to Henry Ford’s wife, Clara, a passionate horticulturist and gracious hostess.—
Devorah Lev-Tov,
AFAR Media,
9 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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However, evidence increasingly suggests that early in its life, Mars was a warm and wet planet much like our own.—
Jonathan O’Callaghan,
JSTOR Daily,
10 Apr. 2025
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Deals on seating Deals on outdoor rugs Deals on pools and hot tubs Deals on fire pits Deals on storage Deals lights and umbrella Deals on seating Seating areas can create a focal point in your garden decor and are a great place to relax in warmer weather.—
Nora Colomer,
FOXNews.com,
10 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Thurmond, the fervent segregationist senator from South Carolina, spoke for 24 hours and 18 minutes — 46 minutes less than Booker.—
Bea L. Hines,
Miami Herald,
3 Apr. 2025
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Even when projects earned mixed reviews from film critics or flew under the radar, Kilmer’s performances still drew commendations and cultivated a fervent fan following.—
Jeetendr Sehdev,
Forbes.com,
2 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The missions became more intense as Japan's outlook grew more dire and the military showcased the sacrifice of the pilots to drum up patriotism and support for the war.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2025
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Next, the authors report that repressive techniques are often effective in suppressing protest in the short run but tend to make resistance more intense in the long term.—
Livia Gershon,
JSTOR Daily,
10 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The United States, the most vocal and ardent opponent of reform, has formally left the WHO, but its pressure no doubt will be felt.—
Wade Davis,
Rolling Stone,
6 Apr. 2025
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Phil Mickelson is not only one of the most prominent faces of LIV Golf, but also one of its most ardent promoters and defenders.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Her emotional response and (to be fair, unethical) choice to threaten the guy suggest to the viewer that Dr. Santos herself experienced a similar kind of trauma as a child.—
Kathleen Walsh,
Glamour,
10 Apr. 2025
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For Liv in particular, their idea of what that final ride on the plane was going to be was an emotional one.—
Jackie Strause,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Apr. 2025
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