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Meaning of passion
A strong and barely controllable emotion, a strong feeling of enthusiasm or excitement for something
Etymology of passion
The word "passion" originates from Old French "passion", which is derived from Latin "passio", meaning "suffering" or "endurance", and is related to the verb "pati", meaning "to suffer"
Historically, the word initially referred to the sufferings of Jesus Christ and later expanded to include strong emotions or desires
Synonyms
enthusiasm
zeal
ardor
fervor
passionateness
excitement
eagerness
interest
dedication
devotion
commitment
love
affection
desire
lust
infatuation
obsession
fixation
mania
craze
frenzy
fanaticism
intensity
energy
fire
zealotry
fervency
warmth
earnestness
sincerity
wholeheartedness
keenness
Definitions
- A strong feeling of enthusiasm or excitement for something, or a strong feeling such as love or anger
- * An intense desire or enthusiasm for something
- * A strong and barely controllable emotion
Usage Examples
- Her passion for music led her to become a professional singer
- * He has a passion for collecting rare books
- * The team played with passion and determination, winning the championship
Antonyms
apathy
indifference
lethargy
laziness
boredom
disinterest
dispassion
calmness
serenity
tranquility
peacefulness
lukewarmness
halfheartedness
reluctance
hesitation
unconcern
detachment
aloofness
coolness