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Definition passion in British English

passion noun

noun
/ˈpæʃ(ə)n/
1

a powerful emotion such as love or anger

Example

She spoke with great passion about the plight of the refugees.

Example

Passions run high when marriages break up and children are involved.

Synonyms and related words
mood emotion feelings
Example

She flew into a passion when she heard this suggestion.

Example

He had worked himself up into a passion by the time they finally arrived.

Synonyms and related words
asperity anger annoyance
2

a very strong feeling of sexual love

Example

I was suddenly seized by an overwhelming passion for him.

Synonyms and related words
love respect passion
3

a strong enthusiasm or interest

Example

He and his wife shared a passion for classical music.

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interest motivation involvement
3.1

something that produces a strong enthusiasm or interest in you

Example

Football has always been one of his passions.

Synonyms and related words
activity amusement binge
4

the painful death of Jesus Christ, according to the Bible

Synonyms and related words
canonical canon law cardinal sin
Definition passion in British English