Passions: meaning, definitions and examples

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passions

 

[ หˆpรฆสƒษ™nz ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

emotions

Strong and barely controllable emotions. Passion can refer to intense love, anger, or enthusiasm.

Synonyms

emotion, feeling, zeal

Examples of usage

  • Her passion for music was evident in the way she talked about her favorite artists.
  • His passion for justice led him to become a human rights activist.
Context #2 | Noun

hobbies

An intense interest or enthusiasm for something. It can refer to a hobby, activity, or pursuit that a person enjoys.

Synonyms

devotion, enthusiasm, fervor

Examples of usage

  • Her passion for cooking led her to start her own catering business.
  • His passion for photography took him around the world capturing stunning images.
Context #3 | Noun

romance

Strong romantic feelings or desires. Passion in this context refers to deep affection and desire for someone.

Synonyms

ardor, intimacy, romance

Examples of usage

  • Their passion for each other was evident in the way they looked into each other's eyes.
  • The novel was filled with passion, drama, and love.

Translations

Translations of the word "passions" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น paixรตes

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคœเฅเคจเฅ‚เคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Leidenschaften

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ gairah

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั€ะธัั‚ั€ะฐัั‚ั–

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ pasje

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆƒ…็†ฑ (ใ˜ใ‚‡ใ†ใญใค)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท passions

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ pasiones

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท tutkular

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์—ด์ • (์—ด์ •)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุดุบู

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vรกลกnฤ›

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ vรกลกne

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆฟ€ๆƒ… (jฤซqรญng)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ strasti

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รกstrรญรฐur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›าฑัˆั‚ะฐั€ะปั‹า›ั‚ะฐั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ•แƒœแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ehtiraslar

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ pasiones

Word origin

The word 'passion' originated from the Latin word 'passio', which means 'suffering' or 'enduring'. Over time, the meaning of the word evolved to represent strong emotions and intense feelings. In the Middle Ages, 'passion' was used to refer to the suffering of Jesus Christ, as in the 'Passion of Christ'. Today, 'passion' is commonly used to describe intense emotions, interests, or desires.

See also: passionate, passionlessly.

Word Frequency Rank

At #6,448 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.