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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. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › passionPassion Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   passion: [noun] the sufferings of Christ between the night of the Last Supper and his death. an oratorio based on a gospel narrative of the Passion.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishPASSION | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   PASSION definition: 1. a very powerful feeling, for example of sexual attraction, love, hate, anger, or other emotion…. Learn more.

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   Passion definition: any powerful or compelling emotion or feeling, as love or hate.. See examples of PASSION used in a sentence.

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

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   PASSION meaning: 1. a very powerful feeling, for example of sexual attraction, love, hate, anger, or other emotion…. Learn more.

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   passion: 1 n a strong feeling or emotion Synonyms: passionateness Types: show 5 types... hide 5 types... infatuation a foolish and usually extravagant passion or love or admiration abandon , wildness a feeling of extreme emotional intensity ardor , ardour , fervency , fervidness , fervor , fervour , fire feelings of great warmth and intensity ...

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

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   12 meanings: 1. ardent love or affection 2. intense sexual love 3. a strong affection or enthusiasm for an object, concept, etc.... Click for more definitions.

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

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   Define passion. passion synonyms, passion pronunciation, passion translation, English dictionary definition of passion. n. 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.

9. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishpassion noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   Music is a passion with him. The English have a passion for gardens. Elliot and Nina discovered a shared passion for poetry. He developed a real passion for acting. She had very little time to indulge her passion for painting. his lifelong passion for aeroplanes; his renewed passion for the game

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

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    PASSION definition: 1. a strong, sexual feeling for someone: 2. a strong belief in something or a strong feeling about…. Learn more.

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    Define passion: a strong feeling of enthusiasm or excitement for something or about doing something—usage, synonyms, more.