passion

//ˈpæʃ.ən//
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Noun

passionSingular
passionsPlural
1

A very strong feeling of love, enthusiasm, or desire for something or someone

She has a real passion for music and plays the piano every day.

2

An intense interest in or enthusiasm for a particular activity or subject

She has a passion for classical music.

3

Strong and barely controllable emotion, especially anger

He spoke with passion about the injustice he had witnessed.

4

The suffering and death of Jesus Christ

The Passion of Christ is commemorated during Holy Week.