passion
[ˈpʰæʃən]noun
A very strong feeling, such as love, anger, or excitement, that is hard to control.
Example sentences
- “He spoke with great passion about protecting the ocean.”
- “Their passion for each other was obvious to everyone at the party.”
- “In a moment of passion, she tore up his letter.”
'A passion for' a hobby or subject means a strong interest in it, as in a passion for baking. A 'crime of passion' is violence done in a moment of strong emotion, usually jealousy.