passion
US /ˈpæʃ.ən/
UK /ˈpæʃ.ən/
1.
a strong and barely controllable emotion
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He spoke with great passion about his beliefs.
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Her eyes burned with passion.
2.
an intense desire or enthusiasm for something
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He has a great passion for music.
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Her passion for painting led her to pursue art as a career.
3.
the suffering and death of Jesus Christ
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The sermon focused on the Passion of Christ.
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Many religious artworks depict the Passion.