passions
n. C / U B1 Intermediate US //ˈpæʃənz// UK //pˈæʃənz// pas·sions
n. strong feelings of love, anger, or excitement. You use this word when talking about things you care about very deeply or hobbies you love doing.
n. intense, driving, or overmastering feelings or convictions. Often refers to strong sexual desire or a deep-seated enthusiasm for a specific activity or subject.
She has many passions, including painting and long-distance running.
The debate was heated because both sides spoke from their deepest political passions.
The biographer spent years documenting the private passions and public triumphs of the reclusive artist, revealing a man driven by an insatiable curiosity for the natural world.
Usage
Plural form of 'passion'; often used to describe a collection of interests or intense emotional states.