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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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   Add to word list. B2. a very powerful feeling, for example of sexual attraction, love, hate, anger, or other emotion: Football arouses a good deal of passion among its fans. At school, his early interest in music developed into an abiding passion. Politics and philosophy were his lifelong passions.

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

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   2 days ago · 1. variable noun. Passion is strong sexual feelings towards someone. ...my passion for a dark-haired, slender boy named James. [ + for] ...the expression of love and passion. ...Maggy, the object of his passions. 2. uncountable noun. Passion is a very strong feeling about something or a strong belief in something. He spoke with great passion.

5. www.thefreedictionary.com › passionPassion - definition of passion by The Free Dictionary

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   1. a. Strong or powerful emotion: a crime of passion. b. A powerful emotion, such as anger or joy: a spirit governed by intense passions. 2. a. A state of strong sexual desire or love: "His desire flared into a passion he could no longer check" (Barbara Taylor Bradford). b. The object of such desire or love: She became his passion. 3. a.

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   passion. noun. /ˈpæʃn/. [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.

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   Definition of passion noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   noun. any powerful or compelling emotion or feeling, as love or hate. strong amorous feeling or desire; love; affection. strong sexual desire; lust. an instance or experience of strong love or sexual desire. a person toward whom one feels strong love or sexual desire.