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   Pas·sion

   /ˈpaSH(ə)n/

   

   noun

   • 1. strong and barely controllable emotion: "a man of impetuous passion"
   • ▪ a state or outburst of strong emotion: "oratory in which he gradually works himself up into a passion" Similar rageblind ragefit of rage/anger/tempertempertowering rageoutburst of angertantrumfuryfrenzyparoxysmfeverinformal:paddyinformal, dated:waxbatepaddywhack
   • ▪ intense sexual love: "their all-consuming passion for each other" Similar lovedesiresexual lovesexual desirelustardorhungeryearninglongingcravingadorationinfatuationlasciviousnesslustfulnessamour fourare:concupiscencenympholepsy
   • ▪ an intense desire or enthusiasm for something: "the English have a passion for gardens" Similar fervorardorintensityenthusiasmeagernesszealzealousnessvehemencevigoravidityavidnessfeelingemotionfireheatfierinessfiercenessexcitementenergyanimationgustozestzestfulnessspiritspiritednesscommitmentfanaticismviolencerare:fervencyardencypassionatenessenthusiasmlovemaniakeen interestfascinationobsessionfanaticismfixationpredilectioncompulsionappetiterelishpartialitylikinginterestweaknesspenchantaddictionfondnessinformal:thingyenrare:appetencyOpposite indifferenceapathy
   • ▪ a thing arousing enthusiasm: "modern furniture is a particular passion of Bill's" Similar obsessionpreoccupationcrazemaniaragehobby horse
   • 2. the suffering and death of Jesus: "meditations on the Passion of Christ" Similar crucifixionpainsufferingagonymartyrdomrare:martyrization
   • ▪ a narrative of the Passion from any of the Gospels.
   • ▪ a musical setting of any of the narratives of the Passion: "an aria from Bach's St. Matthew Passion"

   Word Origin Middle English: from Old French, from late Latin passio(n-) (chiefly a term in Christian theology), from Latin pati ‘suffer’.

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   What does Pasión mean?

   • pasión, la Pasión, pasión [feminine… paixão, a Paixão, paixão [feminine]… Need a translator? Get a quick, free translation! PASSION meaning: 1. a very powerful feeling, for example of sexual attraction, love, hate, anger, or other emotion…. Learn more.

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   What is passion?

   • Definition of passion noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary [uncountable, countable] a very strong feeling of love, hate, anger, enthusiasm, etc. I admire the passion and commitment shown by the players. with passion She argued her case with considerable passion.

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   What does passion mean in a sentence?

   • Passion refers to any powerful emotion or feeling, such as love or hate. When should you use this noun over feeling, emotion, or sentiment? Find out on Thesaurus.com. Passion definition: any powerful or compelling emotion or feeling, as love or hate.. See examples of PASSION used in a sentence.

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   What does flies into a passion mean?

   • [singular] (formal) a state of being very angry synonym rage She flies into a passion if anyone even mentions his name. if you love, hate, etc. somebody/something with a passion, you love, hate, etc. them/it very much To do this job you have to love architecture with a passion. She hated him with a passion.

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   Passion is a noun that means any powerful or compelling emotion or feeling, such as love or hate. It can also refer to a strong desire, enthusiasm, or fondness for something, or to the sufferings of Christ or a martyr.

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   Passion is a strong emotion, usually related to love or anger. If on your first time out together your date falls on their knees and tells you they'd die for you — they're gripped by passion (or maybe just nuts).

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