passion

[ˈpæʃən]

passion Definition

• 1. a strong and barely controllable emotion
• 2. an intense desire or enthusiasm for something

Using passion: Examples

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

• Example

  She spoke with passion about her work.

• Example

  His passion for music led him to become a professional musician.

• Example

  The couple's passion for each other was evident in their every gesture.

• Example

  He pursued his passion for photography throughout his life.

passion Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for passion

• enthusiasm
• zeal
• ardor
• fervor
• intensity

Antonyms for passion

• apathy
• indifference

Idioms Using passion

• lose one's passion

  to lose interest or enthusiasm for something that one previously enjoyed

  Example

  After years of working in the same job, he began to lose his passion for it.

• fire up one's passion

  to ignite or intensify one's enthusiasm or desire for something

  Example

  The motivational speaker fired up the audience's passion for achieving their goals.

• take a passion for

  to develop a strong interest or enthusiasm for something

  Example

  She took a passion for cooking after taking a class in college.

Phrases with passion

• passion project

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

  Example

  Her passion project is a novel she's been working on for years.

• passion play

  a dramatic presentation depicting the Passion of Christ

  Example

  The local church puts on a passion play every year during Easter.

• passion fruit

  a tropical fruit with a hard, colorful outer shell and juicy, seed-filled interior

  Example

  The smoothie was made with fresh passion fruit.

Origins of passion

from Latin 'passio', meaning 'suffering'

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Summary: passion in Brief

The term 'passion' [ˈpæʃən] refers to strong emotions or intense desires. It can describe a person's enthusiasm for something, as in 'His passion for music led him to become a professional musician,' or a romantic relationship, as in 'The couple's passion for each other was evident in their every gesture.' 'Passion' extends into phrases like 'passion project,' and idioms like 'fire up one's passion,' denoting the ignition or intensification of enthusiasm.