passion

noun
UK: /ˈpæʃ.ən/
US: /ˈpæʃ.ən/

  1. A very strong feeling of love or enthusiasm.

    1. She has a passion for dancing, so she practices every day. [ ] [ ]
    2. His passion for solving complex problems led him to a career in engineering. [ ] [ ]

  2. A strong feeling of sexual love.

    1. Their first kiss was full of passion and excitement. [ ] [ ]
    2. The novel explores the themes of love, loss, and the destructive power of passion. [ ] [ ]

  3. An intense enthusiasm for something.

    1. He spoke with passion about the importance of education. [ ] [ ]
    2. Her passion for environmental conservation drives her to volunteer every weekend. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

ardor fervor zeal desire enthusiasm
passion verb

  1. To do something with great enthusiasm.

    1. She passioned about the project. [ ] [ ]
    2. He passioned for the new car. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "passion" in English means: A very strong feeling of love or enthusiasm., A strong feeling of sexual love., An intense enthusiasm for something..

The phonetic transcription of "passion" is /ˈpæʃ.ən/ in British English and /ˈpæʃ.ən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "passion": ardor, fervor, zeal, desire, enthusiasm.

Example usage of "passion": "She has a passion for dancing, so she practices every day.". More examples on the page.