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/ˈpaʃn/

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- 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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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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It’s the one thing that keeps you going regardless of what hurdles lay ahead and the thing that fuel that refills your cup when you are feeling depleted. Passion is an emotion to be acted upon. Without action, passion yields no worthwhile results. When you have passion for something, you love it even when you hate it. So how do you define passion?

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For others, passion refers to a long-term interest or commitment of a person for a topic or activity that this person pursues through life no matter what obstacle comes in the way.

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Less clear is whether these intense emotions are positive or negative, as both have been linked to passion. For some people, passion refers to sexual attraction and passing limerence of one person for another, which is described as a transient state likely to fade away after a while.

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Passion is a noun that means a very powerful feeling, such as love, hate, or anger, or an extreme interest in something. Learn more about the meaning, usage, and synonyms of passion with Cambridge Dictionary.
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Learn the various meanings and uses of the word passion, from the sufferings of Christ to intense emotion or affection. See synonyms, examples, etymology, and related phrases of passion.
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May 15, 2017 · Passion is a strong motivation mixed with intense emotions, but it can be positive or negative, adaptive or obsessive. Learn how passion affects learning, work, sports, and life, and how to find, sustain, or get rid of it.
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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).