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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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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryPASSION | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   a passion for something. C1. an extreme interest in or wish for doing something, such as a hobby, activity, etc.: Anton has a consuming passion for science fiction. See more. passions [ plural ] very powerful feelings: Touch a man's property and his passions are immediately aroused. See more.

3. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › passionPassion - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   Definitions of passion. noun. a strong feeling or emotion. synonyms: passionateness. see more. noun. a feeling of strong sexual desire. see more. noun. the trait of being intensely emotional. synonyms: heat, warmth. see more. noun. any object of warm affection or devotion. synonyms: love. see more. noun. something that is desired intensely.

4. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › us › definitionpassion noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   noun. /ˈpæʃn/ Idioms. [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. a crime of passion (= caused by strong feelings of sexual jealousy)

5. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › us › definitionpassion noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   passion. [countable, uncountable] a very strong feeling of love, hatred, anger, enthusiasm, etc. He's a man of violent passions. a crime of passion She argued her case with considerable passion. Passions were running high (= people were angry and emotional) at the meeting.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishPASSION definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   3 days ago · a strong affection or enthusiasm for an object, concept, etc. a passion for poetry. 4. any strongly felt emotion, such as love, hate, envy, etc. 5. a state or outburst of extreme anger. she flew into a passion. 6. the object of an intense desire, ardent affection, or enthusiasm.

7. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishPASSION | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   a strong, sexual feeling for someone: She saw the passion in his eyes. passion noun (BELIEF) B2. a strong belief in something or a strong feeling about a subject: She spoke with passion about the injustice. a passion for sth. a very strong feeling of liking something: a passion for football.

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   : a strong sexual or romantic feeling for someone. Full Definition of PASSION. 1. often capitalizeda: the sufferings of Christ between the night of the Last Supper and his death b: an oratorio based on a gospel narrative of the Passion. 2. obsolete: suffering. 3. : the state or capacity of being acted on by external agents or forces. 4.