English dictionary

passion

/'p/&//S//@/n/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

a strong feeling or emotion

noun.feeling

Synonyms passionateness

Source: WordNet 3.0
the trait of being intensely emotional

noun.attribute

Synonyms heat warmth

Source: WordNet 3.0
something that is desired intensely

noun.state

Synonyms rage

Source: WordNet 3.0
an irrational but irresistible motive for a belief or action

noun.motive

Synonyms cacoethes mania

Source: WordNet 3.0
a feeling of strong sexual desire

noun.feeling

Source: WordNet 3.0
any object of warm affection or devotion

noun.cognition

Examples
He has a passion for cock fighting.

Synonyms love

Source: WordNet 3.0
the suffering of Jesus at the Crucifixion

noun.state

Synonyms passion of christ

Source: WordNet 3.0
A suffering or enduring of imposed or inflicted pain; any suffering or distress (as, a cardiac <i>passion</i>); specifically, the suffering of Christ between the time of the last supper and his death, esp. in the garden upon the cross.

noun

Source: webster1913

To give a passionate character to.

verb

Source: webster1913
To suffer pain or sorrow; to experience a passion; to be extremely agitated.

verb

Source: webster1913