passions

The word “passions” has 2 syllables: pas-sions

It's pronounced as /ˈpæʃənz/

What is synonym and antonym for passions?

In the thesaurus, “passions” has 79 synonyms and 25 antonyms.

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

Synonyms for passions

affection
affectivity
agony
amorousness
amour
anger
animation
appetite
ardor
attachment
cheer
concupiscence
craving
craze
crush
dedication
desire
devotion
distress
dolor
drive
eagerness
ecstasy
emoting
enthusiasm
eroticism
excitement
fad
fancy
fascination
feeling
fervor
fire
fit
flare-up
fondness
frame
frenzy
fury
heartstrings
heat
humor
hurrah
idol
indignation
infatuation
intensity
ire
jazz
joy
keenness
lust
mania
misery
mode
mood
obsession
outbreak
outburst
paroxysm
prurience
rage
rapture
resentment
sensibilities
sentiment
spirit
storm
suffering
temper
transport
urge
vehemence
warmth
weakness
wrath
yen
zeal
zest

Antonyms for passions

advantage
antipathy
apathy
aversion
benefit
calm
calmness
cheer
comfort
coolness
disgust
disinterest
dislike
distaste
dullness
happiness
hate
hatred
health
indifference
lethargy
loathing
peace
pleasure
repulsion

Meanings of passions

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 follows her passions wherever they lead her.
His passions include photography, hiking, and cooking.
Great leaders often speak with deep passions about their causes.
The novel explores the hidden passions of its complex characters.
Their passions sometimes clashed, but they always found common ground.

On this page you'll find 104 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to passions, such as: advantage, affection, affectivity, agony, amorousness, amour, anger.

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