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've heard a lot of good things about you. – Well, it's not every nigger speaks German, don't you know? – As I look at you now, Brünhilde, I could see all the passions you inspire completely justified. – The doctor here speaks German! – And I've been informed you do as well? – Astonishing. (..)
    2012 Django Unchained
  • (..) so when Mr. Freeman and myself executed these men on sight, we were operating within our legal boundaries. I realize… passions are high, but I must warn you, the penalty for taking deadly force against a office of the court in the performance of his duty is, you will be hung by the neck (..)
    2012 Django Unchained