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

  • (..) ...nor counted among the very wise. Frodo! Someone at the door. In fact,it has been remarked by some... ... that Hobbits' only real passion is for food. A rather unfair observation... ...as we have also developed a keen interest in the brewing of ales... ...and the smoking of pipe-weed. (..)
    2001 The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring