passions

pas-sions · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    Strong, barely controllable emotions or feelings.

  2. 2.

    Intense enthusiasm or compelling interest in activities or pursuits.

  3. 3.

    Strong romantic or sexual feelings.

Related words

Antonyms: apathy, indifference
See also: enthusiasm, passion, passionate
Synonyms: ardor, enthusiasms, fervor

Etymology

From Latin passio meaning "suffering, emotion," from pati (to suffer, endure).