Passion

/ˈpæʃ.ən/

Meaning & Definition

noun

a strong and barely controllable emotion.

Her passion for music was evident in her energetic performances.

a strong enthusiasm or interest.

He has a passion for photography that drives him to capture beautiful moments.

the state of being acted upon by external forces.

The passion of the crowd was palpable at the concert.

a strong love or desire for someone.

Their love story was filled with romance and passion.

suffering endured by Christ during the crucifixion.

The depiction of Christ's passion is a central theme in many artworks.

From Latin 'passio', meaning ‘suffering, enduring’.

passion project

A project undertaken for personal satisfaction rather than for financial or professional gain.

follow your passion

To pursue what one loves to do in life or work.

passion for learning

A strong desire to gain knowledge or skills.

passionate

Having, showing, or caused by strong feelings or beliefs.

passionate love

A strong and deep emotional and sexual attraction to someone.

compassion

Sympathetic pity and concern for the sufferings or misfortunes of others.

In the zone

When you're in the zone, you feel that passion and can't be stopped.

All in

When it comes to sports, he's all in with his passion for basketball.