Passion: meaning, definitions and examples

❤️
Add to dictionary

passion

 

[ ˈpæʃən ]

Context #1 | Noun

feeling

Passion is a strong and uncontrollable emotion or feeling towards something or someone. It can be described as intense enthusiasm or desire.

Synonyms

enthusiasm, intensity, zeal

Examples of usage

  • I have a passion for music and spend hours practicing my guitar every day.
  • Her passion for helping others led her to volunteer at the local shelter.
  • The artist's passion for painting was evident in every brushstroke.
  • The passion in his eyes when he talked about his dreams was inspiring.
  • Passion is what drives us to pursue our goals and dreams.
Context #2 | Noun

romantic

Passion can also refer to intense romantic or sexual feelings towards someone.

Synonyms

desire, lust, romance

Examples of usage

  • The couple's passion for each other was evident in the way they looked at one another.
  • The passion between them was undeniable, sparking a fiery romance.
  • He kissed her with such passion that she felt weak in the knees.
Context #3 | Noun

suffering

In a religious context, passion can refer to the suffering and death of Jesus Christ.

Synonyms

crucifixion, suffering

Examples of usage

  • The Passion of the Christ is a film depicting the final hours of Jesus' life.
  • Christians around the world commemorate the Passion of Jesus during the Easter season.

Translations

Translations of the word "passion" in other languages:

🇵🇹 paixão

🇮🇳 जुनून

🇩🇪 Leidenschaft

🇮🇩 gairah

🇺🇦 пристрасть

🇵🇱 pasja

🇯🇵 情熱 (じょうねつ)

🇫🇷 passion

🇪🇸 pasión

🇹🇷 tutku

🇰🇷 열정 (열정)

🇸🇦 شغف

🇨🇿 vášeň

🇸🇰 vášeň

🇨🇳 激情 (jīqíng)

🇸🇮 strast

🇮🇸 ástríða

🇰🇿 құмарлық

🇬🇪 ვნება

🇦🇿 eşq

🇲🇽 pasión

Etymology

The word 'passion' originated from the Latin word 'passio' which means suffering or enduring. Over time, its meaning evolved to include intense emotions and desires. The concept of passion has been a central theme in literature, art, and philosophy, representing both the intensity of human emotions and the willingness to endure hardships for a cause or person.

See also: bypass, impassable, impasse, overpass, passable, passably, passage, passcode, passé, passenger, passer, passing, passingly, passionately, passive, passkey, underpass, unpassability, unpassable.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #3,456, this word is part of upper-intermediate vocabulary. While not among the most basic terms, it appears often enough to be valuable for advanced communication.