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Any strong or powerful emotion
“Politicians on all sides defended their principles with passion during the debate.”
Fervor or determination
“Having recovered from his injuries, the athlete recommenced his training with a reinvigorated passion for success.”
(in singular) An intense interest in something
“Lisa had a passion for playing the saxophone.”
(countable noun) Something that arouses great enthusiasm
“Playing multiplayer online battle arena games is a passion of Oleksandr.”
A strong desire for something
“Jarrod had a passion for becoming a professional musician.”
An intense love for someone
“The play focuses on the profound passion that blossoms at first sight between Romeo and Juliet.”
Strong feelings of lust
“He experienced the usual comings and goings of passion typical of an adolescent such as himself.”
Feelings of anger
“The residents were filled with passion at the meeting due to the council's inability to cope with the town's rising levels of crime.”
An outburst of negative emotion
“He flew into a passion after discovering his partner's infidelities.”
(biblical, the Passion) The suffering of Jesus during his crucifixion
“The resurrection of Jesus Christ is the vindication and glory of his Passion.”
(obsolete) Suffering or enduring of imposed or inflicted pain
“He endured a cardiac passion.”
Having, showing, or characterized by force or violent energy
Excitement or delirium felt about a particular thing or event
The prevailing fashion or style at a particular time
A particular liking or fondness for something
A sudden desire or change of mind, especially one that is unusual or unexplained
An emotional or romantic association between two people
A sudden burst of something such as rain, sound, or emotion
The faculty by which a person decides on and initiates action
Courage or enthusiasm, especially in the face of adversity
One's attention or focus garnered through stimulation of the senses
Fluent or persuasive speaking or writing
A quality that evokes pity or sadness
The ability to sense, discern or appreciate
One's innermost thoughts, feelings or desires
A state of mental or emotional strain or tension resulting from adverse or demanding circumstances
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