Words Of Passion

10 words in this vocabulary list

noun intense enthusiasm or passion

adjective ardent, characterized by intense feeling or passion

  • The scientist spoke with great ardor about her latest research findings.
  • She pursued her passion with such ardor that it inspired those around her.
  • He had an ardor for skateboarding that was unmatched by anyone in the neighborhood.
  • The artist painted with such ardor that his emotions seemed to leap off the canvas.

noun a sudden burst or eruption

verb to emerge or burst out suddenly

  • The sun began to break forth from behind the clouds, illuminating the landscape.
  • When the music started playing, everyone couldn't help but break forth into dance.
  • After a long day of work, I just want to break forth and chill at home.
  • His creativity seemed to break forth from a deep well within him, inspiring those around him.

verb to give all or a large part of one's time or resources to a particular person, activity, or cause

  • She chose to devote her time and energy to the research project.
  • He decided to devote all his weekends to playing video games.
  • I'm going to devote my summer to chilling at the beach.
  • She was determined to devote her heart to helping those in need.

verb to fill with delight, charm, or enrapture

  • The beauty of the artwork enravished all who beheld it.
  • I was completely enravished by the breathtaking view from the top of the mountain.
  • The new video game absolutely enravished me, I couldn't stop playing it.
  • The melody of the music enravished my soul, transporting me to another world.

adjective having or displaying a passionate intensity

  • She expressed her fervent support for the new policy during the meeting.
  • I could see the fervent passion in his eyes when he talked about his favorite hobby.
  • The fans were absolutely fervent about their favorite sports team winning the championship.
  • The artist's fervent brush strokes brought the painting to life.

noun the act of raping; violation

verb to fill with intense delight; enrapture

  • The beauty of the artwork ravished the art critics.
  • The dessert was so delicious, it ravished my taste buds.
  • That new song absolutely ravished the charts.
  • His passionate speech ravished the hearts of the audience.

verb to fill with intense delight; enrapture

adjective filled with intense delight; enraptured

adverb in a state of being filled with intense delight; enraptured

  • The beauty of the artwork in the museum left the visitors ravished.
  • The dessert was so delicious, it ravished everyone at the party.
  • That new song is so good, it absolutely ravished me!
  • The breathtaking view from the mountaintop ravished her senses.

noun a passionate appeal or outcry, especially one made in desperation or anguish

  • The author's cri de coeur for social justice resonated with readers around the world.
  • Her cri de coeur about the state of the education system sparked a heated debate among parents.
  • I couldn't help but let out a cri de coeur when I heard the news about my favorite band breaking up.
  • The painting's vibrant colors and bold strokes served as a cri de coeur for the artist's inner turmoil.

noun a romantic relationship or love affair

  • The affair de coeur between the two diplomats caused quite a scandal in diplomatic circles.
  • Their affair de coeur was the talk of the town for weeks.
  • Their secret affaire de coeur was finally exposed to their friends.
  • The artist's affaire de coeur with her muse inspired some of her most beautiful work.

noun a person who lacks good sense or judgment

preposition used to indicate that someone has a strong liking or tendency towards something

  • She was a fool for believing his empty promises.
  • I'm a fool for chocolate chip cookies.
  • Don't be a fool for that scam.
  • He was a fool for love, always getting his heart broken.