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

  • (..) and l spend the night in jail. That's insane. You did all that just to find J-Lo and Ben's hideaway? l can't help it. You know, investigative journalism is my passion. So how'd you end up writing puff pieces for the local news? Unfortunately, l made some enemies... What happened? (..)
    2004 White Chicks