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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

  • (..) As jurors, it is your duty to determine the effect and value of the evidence, and to decide all questions of fact, You must not be influenced by sympathy, prejudice or passion, It is your duty to follow the law. You are instructed to bring in a verdict, - Here comes the chief, (..)
    1994 The Glass Shield