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

  • (..) I only want you both to listen. I'm listening now. For years... ...the Church has rained oppression and atrocity upon mankind... ...crushed passion and idea alike, all in the name of their walking God. Proof of Jesus' mortality can bring an end to all that suffering... ...drive this church of lies (..)
    2006 The Da Vinci Code