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

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   passion, fervor, ardor, enthusiasm, zeal mean intense emotion compelling action. passion applies to an emotion that is deeply stirring or ungovernable. fervor implies a warm and steady emotion. ardor suggests warm and excited feeling likely to be fitful or short-lived.

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.

4. www.merriam-webster.com › thesaurus › passionPASSION Synonyms: 243 Similar and Opposite Words - ...

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   Some common synonyms of passion are affection, emotion, feeling, and sentiment. While all these words mean "a subjective response to a person, thing, or situation," passion suggests a very powerful or controlling emotion. When is it sensible to use affection instead of passion?

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.

6. 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).

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

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   Passion is a deep, overwhelming emotion: "There is not a passion so strongly rooted in the human heart as envy" (Richard Brinsley Sheridan). The term may signify sexual desire or anger: "He flew into a violent passion and abused me mercilessly" (H.G. Wells).

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

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   Passion is a very strong feeling about something or a strong belief in something. He spoke with great passion. ...the passion and commitment of the Republican candidate.

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

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    Definition of passion noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. [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.

11. www.oed.com › dictionary › passion_npassion, n. meanings, etymology and more - Oxford English ...

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    What does the noun passion mean? 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. How common is the noun passion? How is the noun passion pronounced? Where does the noun passion come from?