passion

B1
Pronunciation
[ˈpʰæʃən]
Noun
11 definition(s)
1 Definition

Any great, strong, powerful emotion, especially romantic love or extreme hate.

Example Sentences
  • We share a passion for books.
2 Definition

Fervor, determination.

3 Definition

An object of passionate or romantic love or strong romantic interest.

Example Sentences
  • It started as a hobby, but now my motorbike collection has become my passion.
4 Definition

Sexual intercourse, especially when very emotional.

Example Sentences
  • We shared a night of passion.
5 Definition

(usually capitalized) The suffering of Jesus leading up to and during his crucifixion.

6 Definition

A display, musical composition, or play meant to commemorate the suffering of Jesus.

7 Definition

Suffering or enduring of imposed or inflicted pain; any suffering or distress.

Example Sentences
  • a cardiac passion
8 Definition

The state of being acted upon; subjection to an external agent or influence; a passive condition

Antonyms
action
9 Definition

The capacity of being affected by external agents; susceptibility of impressions from external agents.

10 Definition

An innate attribute, property, or quality of a thing.

Example Sentences
  • [...] to obtain the knowledge of some passion of the circle.
11 Definition

Disorder of the mind; madness.

Verb
2 definition(s)
1 Definition

To suffer pain or sorrow; to experience a passion; to be extremely agitated.

2 Definition

To give a passionate character to.