passions
/ˈpæʃənz/
Meanings
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noun
A strong and barely controllable emotion
- "Her passion for painting kept her engaged for hours."
- "His passion for football is unmatched."
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noun
A strong liking or enthusiasm for something
- "She has a passion for cooking Italian food."
- "His passion for music led him to become a musician."
Pronunciation
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/ˈpæʃənz/
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Antonyms
action
Synonyms
ardor , fire in the belly , zeal
Rhymes
Words rhyming with passionsfactions , actions , nations
Variants
List of all variants of passions that leads to same resultpassion , passionless , passions
Forms
Different forms of the word (e.g., verb conjugations, plural forms, comparative/superlative forms for adjectives).passionate, passionately, passionless
Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.From the Latin word 'pati,' meaning 'to suffer,' reflecting the intense emotional experience associated with passions.
Trivia
Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word-
The Seven Deadly Sins include 'lust,' 'gluttony,' 'greed,' 'sloth,' 'wrath,' 'envy,' and 'pride,' which can all be considered passions.
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Passions have been studied extensively in psychology, particularly in the field of emotion research.
Related Concepts
informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to-
Emotions: Passions are a type of intense emotion.
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Love: Love is a common passion.
Quotes
Quotes by authors and personalities-
The skin is dry and as chaste and beautiful as old paper. But I remember the "passion" inspired by those fingers, their gifted, sly, infinitely provocative caresses and gestures.
- Richard Selzer,{it}Discover{/it},February 1994 -
The gods themselves had "passions" and frailties—these are the stuff of the myths.
- James Salter,{it}New Yorker{/it},4 Aug. 1997 -
If anyone had asked me what my "passions" were, I would have said building fires, climbing cliffs, going on long hikes in the woods …
- Paul Theroux,{it}Newsweek{/it},6 Aug. 2001 -
Polo was the Khan's "passion". He cared for little else, and when his armies moved, he moved with them, because he couldn't stand to be without the game.
- Hunter S. Thompson,{it}Rolling Stone{/it},15 Dec. 1994
Culture
Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.Passions have been a common theme in literature, art, and music throughout history. In literature, passions are often depicted as driving characters to great lengths, both good and bad. In art, passions are frequently portrayed through intense expressions and emotions. In music, passions are often expressed through powerful melodies and lyrics.
How to Memorize "passions"
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visualize
- Imagine a heart on fire to represent the intensity of passions.
- Visualize a person experiencing a strong emotional response to remember the definition. -
associate
- Associate the word 'passion' with the word 'intense emotion'.
- Think of something you are very passionate about to remember the definition. -
mnemonics
- Use the mnemonic 'Passionate People Act Intensely' to remember the definition.
- Create a personal phrase or sentence that helps you remember the definition.
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