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

  • (..) Wednesday they'll be in Paris. They'll find out your record. It won't be safe here. I'm on their blacklist already. Their "roll of honor. " Hearts full of passion... Jealousy and hate... Woman needs man... And man must have his mate... That no one can deny... It's still the same old story... (..)
    1942 Casablanca