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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

  • (..) Good is a point of view, Anakin. The Sith and the Jedi are similar in almost every way, including their quest for greater power. The Sith rely on their passion for their strength. They think inwards– only about themselves. And the Jedi don’t? The Jedi are selfless. They only care about others. (..)
    2005 Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith