passion
ˈpæʃən n.
1 Often, passions. ardour, ardency, eagerness, intensity, fervour, fervency, fervidness,
zeal, zealousness, avidity, avidness, zest, zestfulness, vivacity, vivaciousness, gusto, verve,
emotion, feeling, animation, spirit, spiritedness, vigour, enthusiasm, eagerness; zealotry,
fanaticism, feverishness: The passions of the mob are uncontrollable. Passion and prejudice
govern the world. Passions ran high at the political convention.
2 fit, outburst, frenzy, paroxysm, seizure, spasm, convulsion, eruption, whirlwind,
tempest, storm, ferment, fury, furore or US furor: Henry fell on his knees in a passion of grief.
3 infatuation, mania, obsession, craze, craving, lust, (unquenchable) thirst, (insatiable)
hunger, itch, yearning, longing, desire, concupiscence, love, affection, enthusiasm, compulsion,
fondness, predilection, keenness, fancy, fascination, partiality, liking, interest, weakness,
Colloq yen: Would the world be a better place if the passion for spiritual values were as great
as for material things? She has a passion for chocolates.
4 love, heart's desire, beloved, idol, hero or heroine, obsession, Colloq heartthrob,
dream-girl or dream-boy: He may not look much to you but he is the passion of every teenage girl.
5 Usually, Passion. pain, suffering, agony, martyrdom: Christ underwent his Passion
at Calvary.
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