passion

The word “passion” has 2 syllables: pas-sion

It's pronounced as /ˈpæʃən/

What is synonym and antonym for passion?

In the thesaurus, “passion” has 214 synonyms and 73 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for passion along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for passion

acquisitiveness
adoration
adulation
affection
affectivity
agony
allegiance
amorousness
amour
anger
angle
animation
appetency
appetite
appreciation
ardency
ardor
attachment
attitude
avarice
avariciousness
avidity
belief
cathexis
cheer
chord
compassion
compulsion
concupiscence
conviction
covetousness
craving
craze
crush
cupidity
dedication
deification
desire
devotedness
devotion
distress
dolor
drive
eagerness
earnestness
ecstasy
emoting
emotion
emotionalism
emotionality
enthusiasm
eros
eroticism
erotomania
esteem
estimation
excitement
fad
faithfulness
fanaticism
fancy
fascination
favor
fealty
feeling
fervency
fervidness
fervor
fever
fidelity
fire
fit
fixation
flare-up
fondness
frame
frenzy
fury
greed
greediness
gusto
hankering
heartstrings
heat
histrionics
horniness
hot-bloodedness
hots
humor
hunger
hurrah
hypersexuality
idolatry
idolization
impatience
impression
impulse
impulsion
indignation
infatuation
intenseness
intensity
ire
itch
jazz
jones
joy
judgement
judgment
keenness
lasciviousness
lech
lecherousness
lechery
letch
lewdness
libidinousness
libido
licentiousness
lickerishness
like
liking
longing
love
loyalty
lust
lustfulness
lustihood
mania
mash
mawkishness
melodrama
mind
misery
mode
mood
necessity
need
notion
nymphomania
obsession
opinion
outbreak
outburst
outlook
paroxysm
partiality
passionateness
perception
perspective
persuasion
pining
preference
prurience
rage
randiness
rapaciousness
rapacity
rapture
receptiveness
receptivity
regard
relish
requirement
resentment
respect
responsiveness
rut
salaciousness
sappiness
satyriasis
sensation
sense
sensibilities
sensibility
sensitiveness
sensitivity
sentiment
sentimentality
spirit
standpoint
steadfastness
storm
suffering
sympathy
taste
temper
tenderness
thirst
thirstiness
torridity
torridness
transport
urge
vehemence
venery
verdict
view
viewpoint
violence
vogue
want
wantonness
warmth
weakness
white heat
will
wish
worship
wrath
yearning
yen
zeal
zest

Antonyms for passion

abhorrence
abomination
abstinence
advantage
allergy
aloofness
animosity
antagonism
antipathy
apathy
averseness
aversion
benefit
calm
calmness
celibacy
chastity
cheer
chilliness
coldness
collectedness
comfort
composure
coolness
detachedness
disfavor
disgust
disinclination
disinterest
dislike
disliking
distaste
dryness
dullness
enmity
frigidity
frigidness
happiness
hate
hatred
health
hostility
impassiveness
impassivity
indifference
insensibility
insensibleness
insensitiveness
insensitivity
insouciance
joy
lethargy
loathing
misanthropy
nausea
nonchalance
peace
phlegm
pleasure
rancor
repugnance
repulsion
reserve
reservedness
reticence
revulsion
stiffness
stoicism
stoniness
taciturnity
unconcern
unfeelingness
woodenness

Meanings of passion

noun
1. Any great, strong, powerful emotion, especially romantic love or extreme hate.
2. Fervor, determination.
3. An object of passionate or romantic love or strong romantic interest.
4. Sexual intercourse, especially when very emotional.
5. (usually capitalized) The suffering of Jesus leading up to and during his crucifixion.
6. A display, musical composition, or play meant to commemorate the suffering of Jesus.
7. Suffering or enduring of imposed or inflicted pain; any suffering or distress.
8. The state of being acted upon; subjection to an external agent or influence; a passive condition.
9. The capacity of being affected by external agents; susceptibility of impressions from external agents.
10. An innate attribute, property, or quality of a thing.
11. Disorder of the mind; madness.
verb
1. To suffer pain or sorrow; to experience a passion; to be extremely agitated.
2. To give a passionate character to.

Example Sentences

She has a deep passion for painting and spends hours in her studio.
His passion for music inspired him to learn multiple instruments.
They spoke about their passion for environmental conservation.
The chef’s passion for cooking shows in every dish he creates.
Writing is not just a job for her, it’s a true passion.

On this page you'll find 287 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to passion, such as: abhorrence, abomination, abstinence, acquisitiveness, adoration, adulation, advantage.

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