passions

[ˈpæʃənz]

passions Definition

• 1. strong and barely controllable emotions
• 2. a strong feeling of enthusiasm or excitement for something

Using passions: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "passions" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  His passions got the best of him and he said things he didn't mean.

• Example

  She pursued her passion for music and became a professional singer.

• Example

  The team played with passion and won the game.

passions Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for passions

• emotions
• ardor
• zeal
• feelings
• sentiments

Antonyms for passions

• apathy
• indifference

Phrases with passions

• passion project

  a personal project that someone is passionate about and works on in their free time

  Example

  Her passion project is a blog about sustainable living.

• passion fruit

  a tropical fruit with a hard, colorful outer shell and juicy, flavorful pulp inside

  Example

  The smoothie was made with fresh passion fruit.

• passion play

  a dramatic presentation depicting the suffering and death of Jesus Christ

  Example

  The town puts on a passion play every Easter.

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Summary: passions in Brief

Passions [ˈpæʃənz] refer to strong and barely controllable emotions or a strong feeling of enthusiasm or excitement for something. Examples include 'His passions got the best of him and he said things he didn't mean,' and 'She pursued her passion for music and became a professional singer.' Phrases like 'passion project' and 'passion fruit' extend the term's usage beyond emotions and into hobbies and food.