Sekirov Dictionary

passion

/ˈpæʃən/

noun13

  1. a feeling so strong that it is hard to control, such as romantic love or deep hate
  2. A true desire sustained or prolonged.
  3. Fervor, determination.
  4. An object of passionate or romantic love or strong romantic interest.
  5. (euphemistic) Sexual intercourse, especially when very emotional.
  6. The sufferings of Jesus Christ from the night of the Last Supper to the Crucifixion.
  7. The suffering of Jesus leading up to and during his crucifixion.
  8. A display, musical composition, or play meant to commemorate the suffering of Jesus.
  9. (no longer used) Suffering or enduring of imposed or inflicted pain; any suffering or distress.
  10. (no longer used) The state of being acted upon; subjection to an external agent or influence; a passive condition
  11. (no longer used) The capacity of being affected by external agents; susceptibility of impressions from external agents.
  12. (no longer used) Disorder of the mind; madness.
  13. (no longer used) An innate attribute, property, or quality of a thing.

verb2

  1. To give a passionate character to.
  2. (no longer used) To suffer pain or sorrow; to experience a passion; to be extremely agitated.
forms

passioned · passioning · passions

Phrases with passion

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