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passion
noun [C or U] /ˈpæʃ.ən/Definition
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B2 a very powerful feeling, for example of sexual attraction, love, hate, anger, or other emotion: Football arouses a good deal of passion among its supporters. At school, his early interest in music developed into an abiding passion. Politics and philosophy were his lifelong passions.Strong feelings a passion for sth C1 an extreme interest in or wish for doing something, such as a hobby, activity, etc.: Anton has a consuming passion for science fiction.Passionate or passing interests passions [plural] › very powerful feelings: Touch a man's property and his passions are immediately aroused.Strong feelings
(Definition of passion noun from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus
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Synonyms and related words:
- agony noun
- anguish noun
- ardent adjective
- be convulsed with laughter, rage, etc. idiom
- burn up with sth phrasal verb
- burn with sth phrasal verb
- burst verb
- explosive adjective (EMOTION)
- fiery adjective (STRONG FEELINGS)
- hot-blooded adjective (SHOWING FEELINGS)
- impassioned adjective
- ineffable adjective
- inexpressible adjective
- intensity noun
- profound adjective (EXTREME)
- pungent adjective
- supercharged adjective (EMOTIONAL)
- vehement adjective
- vehemently adverb
- weak-kneed adjective
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