Pronunciation

/pəˈʃiʃən/

Definitions

Noun

1. Emotion or enthusiasm directed towards a particular interest or activity: He has a passion for painting.
2. Intense feeling or affection (often romantic): Their passion for each other was obvious to everyone.

Verb

1. To have a strong emotional involvement or enthusiasm for something: She is passionate about social justice issues.
2. To express one’s emotions or feelings strongly: He passionately defended his ideas in the debate.

Phrases

• “Passionate about” indicates a deep interest or commitment.
• “Passionately devoted” shows intense loyalty or dedication.
• “To ignite one’s passion” means to inspire or stimulate a strong emotion.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “Her passion for cooking led her to open her own restaurant.”
• Verb: “He passionately spoke about his love for hiking and the great outdoors.”
• Passive: “The music ignited a passion within the audience.”

Synonyms

• Enthusiasm
• Zeal
• Obsession
• Emotion
• Ardor
• Fervor
• Adoration

Antonyms

• Indifference
• Disinterest
• Lack of enthusiasm
• Cynicism
• Detachment