passion

Definition

  • noun: a strong feeling of enthusiasm or excitement for something or about doing something
  • noun: the sufferings of Christ between the night of the Last Supper and his death
  • often + 'for'
  • synonyms: feeling, emotion, madness

Examples

  • He had never felt such 'passion' [='love', 'devotion'] 'for' anyone but her.

  • Everyone could see the 'passion' in his approach to the work.

  • She spoke with 'passion' about preserving the building.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) Please. Somebody save us. Who is this? And how did you get one of our walkies? Put your hands together in contrition. "In the sun, we will find our passion." "In the sun, we will find our purpose." I read that on a symphaty card in the supermarket. It was for funerals, but I saw it was beautiful. (..)
    2016 Split