passion

/ˈpæʃən/
noun
  1. A very strong feeling of enthusiasm or excitement for something or about doing something.
    • Cooking is more than a hobby for her; it's a true passion.
    • He spoke about environmental conservation with such passion that everyone listened closely.
    • Her passion for music led her to practice the piano for hours every day.
  2. A very strong feeling of love, desire, or attraction toward someone.
    • In the novel, the characters are torn between duty and passion.
    • Their relationship was full of passion and excitement in the early years.
    • The couple's passion for each other was evident in the way they looked at one another.
  3. A strong, barely controllable emotion, especially anger or rage.
    • She regretted the words she had spoken in the heat of passion.
    • In a fit of passion, he slammed the door and stormed out of the room.
    • The argument escalated quickly as both sides were overcome by passion.
  4. The suffering and death of Jesus Christ (often capitalized: the Passion).
    • The church service focused on the Passion of Christ during Holy Week.
    • The Passion narrative is central to Christian theology.
    • Many artists have depicted scenes from the Passion in their paintings.