passion
noun
UK/ˈpæʃ.ᵊn/
US/ˈpæʃ.ᵊn/
Definitions of passion noun
- B2CountableUncountable
A powerful emotion, such as sexual attraction, love, hate, or anger.
The movie ignited a strong passion among the audience regarding social issues.
Her passion for painting drives her to continuously improve her skills.
He dedicated himself to the charity project with great passion.
Phrases of passion noun
- passions
Intense or overpowering emotions; powerful feelings.
• Political debates often stir up people's passions.
- a passion for something
An intense enthusiasm or strong desire for something, such as a hobby or activity.
• She has a passion for photography and dreams of becoming a professional photographer.
Idioms
- passions run high
Describes a situation where strong emotions are intensely felt by people regarding a particular subject.
• During the heated debate, passions ran high on both sides.