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passion Synonyms

Another word for passion

Choosing another word for passion depends on context, so the 17 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 4 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A strong and barely controllable emotion, or an intense feeling of enthusiasm, excitement, or devotion toward something.

Usage Example

"She spoke with great fervor about the need to protect endangered wildlife habitats."

Strongest
fervor
ardor
zeal
Strong
enthusiasm
intensity
vehemence
fire

• noun (Context 2)

Intense romantic or sexual love and desire.

Usage Example

"Their early letters were filled with expressions of deep romantic desire."

Strongest
desire
Strong
ardor
infatuation
lust
amorousness

• noun (Context 3)

A thing, activity, or pursuit that arouses great enthusiasm and devotion.

Usage Example

"Restoring vintage mechanical watches has been his lifelong love."

Strong
love
obsession
enthusiasm
pursuit
mania

• noun (Context 4)

The suffering and death of Jesus Christ prior to and during the Crucifixion, or a narrative or musical setting of this event (usually capitalized).

Usage Example

"The choir performed Bach's St. Matthew agony during the Holy Week concert."

Strong
agony
Weak
martyrdom

Opposites of passion

The opposite of passion shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

apathy
indifference
frigidity
aversion
detachment
coldness
chore
coolness
See all opposites of passion

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Passion. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/passion
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