What is another word for passions?

Pronunciation: [pˈaʃənz] (IPA)

Passions are intense feelings or emotions that drive us to action. While the word "passion" encompasses a broad range of emotions, there are several synonyms that can be used interchangeably to convey similar meanings. Some of the synonyms for passion include ardor, zeal, fervor, enthusiasm, obsession, and infatuation. Ardor and zeal describe intense feelings of enthusiasm and excitement, while fervor refers to intense emotion or feeling that is often accompanied by strong conviction or belief. Enthusiasm implies a level of excitement or eagerness towards something, while obsession and infatuation refer to a strong, even overwhelming, attraction or interest in someone or something.

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What are the hypernyms for Passions?

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Usage examples for Passions

Even for life to end here-either in prison or in death-still he had felt the tremendous passions, and understood the meaning of their power in a human soul.
"The Eye of Dread"
Payne Erskine
Ay, sir, we are always entering into heavy recognizances with our passions, to do fifty things we never cared for.
"The Martins Of Cro' Martin, Vol. II (of II)"
Charles James Lever
All the passions of wild life can be read from the shadows.
"My Attainment of the Pole"
Frederick A. Cook

Famous quotes with Passions

  • One of my great passions is the collection of historical trivia.
    Lynn Abbey
  • The part of me which wanders through my mind and never sees or feels actual objects, but which lives in and moves through my passions and my emotions, experiences this world as a horrible nightmare.
    Jack Henry Abbott
  • Facts are stubborn things; and whatever may be our wishes, our inclinations, or the dictates of our passions, they cannot alter the state of facts and evidence.
    John Adams
  • It is with our passions as it is with fire and water, they are good servants, but bad masters.
    Aesop
  • Perfection of moral virtue does not wholly take away the passions, but regulates them.
    Thomas Aquinas

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