passion (Meaning)
passion (n)
a strong feeling or emotion
the trait of being intensely emotional
something that is desired intensely
an irrational but irresistible motive for a belief or action
a feeling of strong sexual desire
any object of warm affection or devotion
the suffering of Jesus at the Crucifixion
passion (n.)
A suffering or enduring of imposed or inflicted pain; any suffering or distress (as, a cardiac passion); specifically, the suffering of Christ between the time of the last supper and his death, esp. in the garden upon the cross.
The state of being acted upon; subjection to an external agent or influence; a passive condition; -- opposed to action.
Capacity of being affected by external agents; susceptibility of impressions from external agents.
The state of the mind when it is powerfully acted upon and influenced by something external to itself; the state of any particular faculty which, under such conditions, becomes extremely sensitive or uncontrollably excited; any emotion or sentiment (specifically, love or anger) in a state of abnormal or controlling activity; an extreme or inordinate desire; also, the capacity or susceptibility of being so affected; as, to be in a passion; the passions of love, hate, jealously, wrath, ambition, avarice, fear, etc.; a passion for war, or for drink; an orator should have passion as well as rhetorical skill.
Disorder of the mind; madness.
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passion (v. t.)
To give a passionate character to.
passion (v. i.)
To suffer pain or sorrow; to experience a passion; to be extremely agitated.
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passion Sentence Examples
- The artist painted with unwavering passion, each brushstroke infused with emotion.
- Her passion for dance ignited a fire within her soul, driving her to endless hours of practice.
- The inventor's passion for innovation pushed the boundaries of technology, leading to remarkable breakthroughs.
- The teacher's passion for education inspired students to reach their full potential.
- The athlete's passion for victory propelled him through grueling training sessions.
- The writer's passion for storytelling captivated readers, immersing them in captivating worlds.
- The musician's passion for music filled the concert hall with breathtaking melodies.
- The entrepreneur's passion for his business fueled his unwavering determination to succeed.
- The photographer's passion for capturing moments froze time in exquisite images.
- The explorer's passion for adventure drove him to uncharted territories, seeking the unknown.
FAQs About the word passion
a strong feeling or emotion, the trait of being intensely emotional, something that is desired intensely, an irrational but irresistible motive for a belief or
love, devotion, affection, devotedness, desire, attachment, zeal, respect, fondness,enthusiasm
hatred, hostility, hatred, loathing, hate, hostility, hate, loathing, abhorrence, rancor
The artist painted with unwavering passion, each brushstroke infused with emotion.
Her passion for dance ignited a fire within her soul, driving her to endless hours of practice.
The inventor's passion for innovation pushed the boundaries of technology, leading to remarkable breakthroughs.
The teacher's passion for education inspired students to reach their full potential.
