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   passion

   /ˈpaʃn/

   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 desirelustardourhungeryearninglongingcravingadorationinfatuationlasciviousnesslustfulnessamour fourare:concupiscencenympholepsy
   • ▪ an intense desire or enthusiasm for something: "the English have a passion for gardens" Similar fervourardourintensityenthusiasmeagernesszealzealousnessvehemencevigouravidityavidnessfeelingemotionfireheatfierinessfiercenessexcitementenergyanimationgustozestzestfulnessspiritspiritednesscommitmentfanaticismviolencerare:fervencyardencypassionatenessenthusiasmlovemaniakeen interestfascinationobsessionfanaticismfixationpredilectioncompulsionappetiterelishpartialitylikinginterestweaknesspenchantaddictionfondnessinformal:thingyenrare:appetencyOpposite indifferenceapathy
   • ▪ a thing arousing great 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
   • ▪ an account of the Passion from any of the Gospels.
   • ▪ a musical setting of any of the biblical accounts 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 › dictionary › englishPASSION | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   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. Thesaurus: synonyms, antonyms, and examples.

3. 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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   The meaning of PASSION is the sufferings of Christ between the night of the Last Supper and his death. How to use passion in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Passion.

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   a person toward whom one feels strong love or sexual desire. a strong or extravagant fondness, enthusiasm, or desire for anything: a passion for music. Synonyms: ardor, zeal, fervor. the object of such a fondness or desire: Accuracy became a passion with him. an outburst of strong emotion or feeling:

6. 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.

7. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishpassion 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)

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

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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).

9. www.britannica.com › dictionary › passionPassion Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary

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   PASSION meaning: 1 : a strong feeling of enthusiasm or excitement for something or about doing something; 2 : a strong feeling (such as anger) that causes you to act in a dangerous way

10. www.oed.com › dictionary › passion_npassion, n. meanings, etymology and more | Oxford English...

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    There are 23 meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun passion, ten of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

11. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryPASSION | definition in the Cambridge Learner’s Dictionary

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