the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English
adj. Strongly affected.
v. To affect powerfully; to arouse the passions of.
adj. Without passion or feeling.
The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
To affect powerfully; stir with passion.
Strongly affected; stirred by passion.
Without passion or feeling; dispassionate.
Word Usage
"When Anil Ambani made his impassionate plea about ownership issues at the Reliance AGM on August 3, 2005, Reliance Industries stock fell from Rs. 760 to Rs. 710 before recovering somewhat."