passion
A very strong feeling of liking or excitement for something or someone.
A very strong feeling of enthusiasm, interest, or love for something or someone.
A strong feeling of wanting someone in a sexual way.
A strong feeling of sexual attraction or desire between people.
A very strong feeling that makes someone act in an intense way.
A strong and barely controllable emotion that drives intense action or behavior.
The story of how Jesus Christ suffered and died on the cross.
The suffering and crucifixion of Jesus Christ as recorded in Christian tradition.
- Base: passion
- Plural: passion, passions
passion for [something]
1Strong liking for something
To like something very much and feel excited about it.
- She has a passion for photography and spends hours taking pictures.
- His passion for history led him to become a teacher.
with passion
1Do with strong feeling or enthusiasm
To do something with great energy or strong feelings.
- She spoke with passion about protecting the environment.
- He paints with passion, bringing life to every canvas.
crime of passion
1Crime caused by strong emotion
A violent act done suddenly because of strong feelings like anger or jealousy.
- The murder was ruled a crime of passion.
- The murder was ruled a crime of passion after evidence showed it happened in a jealous rage.
- Crimes of passion often happen without planning.
- He was acquitted because the killing was considered a crime of passion.