i Register
In some senses, passion is marked as obsolete. Watch for register when choosing this word.
passion
UK /ˈpæʃən/ US [ˈpʰæʃən]
noun 5verb 2name 1
Definitions
noun
1
A true desire sustained or prolonged.
An oil lamp burned upon a high, old-fashioned mantel, casting its dim rays over a dozen repulsive figures. All but one were men. The other was a woman of about thirty. Her face, marked by low passions and dissipation, might once have been lovely.
2
Any great, strong, powerful emotion, especially romantic love or extreme hate.
We share a passion for books.
That was partly because of a swirling wind that made precision passing difficult and also a derby atmosphere where the emphasis seemed to be on passion rather than football.
3
Fervor, determination.
4
An object of passionate or romantic love or strong romantic interest.
It started as a hobby, but now my motorbike collection has become my passion.
5
Sexual intercourse, especially when very emotional.
We shared a night of passion.
verb
1
To suffer pain or sorrow; to experience a passion; to be extremely agitated.
Dumbly she passions, frantically she doteth.
There did I ſee that low ſpirited Swaine, [...] hight Coſtard, (Clow[ne]. O mee) ſorted and conſorted contrary to thy eſtabliſhed proclaymed Edict and continent Cannon; Which with, o with, but with this I paſſion to ſay wherewith: / Clo[wne]. With a Wench.
2
To give a passionate character to.
name
1
The sufferings of Jesus Christ from the night of the Last Supper to the Crucifixion.
Empty bread, empty mouths, combien réaction. Empty bread, empty mouths, talk about the Passion. Not everyone can carry the weight of the world. Not everyone can carry the weight of the world.
Your note
not saved0 chars