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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Harry has been a passionate player for decades, often competing side by side with his brother, Prince William.Clara Strunck, Glamour, 22 Nov. 2024
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Hannah is particularly passionate about beauty and wellness as a force for good that can lift our...Hannah Coates, Vogue, 22 Nov. 2024
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Aim for a warm shower with warm water to reach a happy medium.Audrey Noble, Vogue, 23 Nov. 2024
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Directed by renowned creative, Child, the space is warm and inviting, scattered with vintage accents and dim lighting that creates an atmosphere of personal reflection, setting the perfect stage for a song rooted in raw emotion.Quincy Green, Billboard, 22 Nov. 2024
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The Republican and fervent supporter of former president Donald Trump won the Centennial State's third congressional district in 2022 by a wafer thin 546 votes.Marco Rubio, Newsweek, 2 Nov. 2024
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Following are 15 mountain towns in California that offer natural beauty, contemporary amenities, and a solid look at the landscapes that inspired one of nature’s most fervent champions.Chelsee Lowe, Travel + Leisure, 29 Oct. 2024
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Scorpio signs are best known to be intense and passionate, but also one of the more misunderstood signs.Athena Sobhan, People.com, 23 Nov. 2024
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Extended hours of daylight can increase sun exposure—even if the sun doesn’t feel intense.David Nikel, Forbes, 23 Nov. 2024
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Rogan announced his backing of Trump, coming a day before Election Day on Nov. 5, in posting an impromptu episode of podcast with Elon Musk, the mega-billionaire and ardent Trump supporter.Todd Spangler, Variety, 5 Nov. 2024
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Lawmakers from high-tax states — including Republicans — have made clear their ardent devotion to the cause of restoring the deduction.Joseph Thorndike, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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The story of a terminally ill father on a search for a family to adopt his toddler son is profoundly emotional without being manipulative.Uberto Pasolini, IndieWire, 22 Nov. 2024
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Souza and Cline gave emotional introductions and thanked the audience for attending.Max Goldbart, Deadline, 22 Nov. 2024
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“Hot-blooded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hot-blooded. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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