1
as in love
a feeling of strong or constant regard for and dedication to someone married at the age of 18, they share a passion that has lasted for over half a century
2
as in crush
a strong but often short-lived liking for another person her passion passed when she got to know him
3
as in desire
a strong wish for something a passion to become a doctor
4
as in emotion
a subjective response to a person, thing, or situation people are sometimes slaves to their own passions
5
as in enthusiasm
depth of feeling your passion for your cause is admirable, but you still can’t insult people who disagree with you
6
as in feeling
passions plural general emotional condition people who are swayed by their passions and not by reason
7
as in lust
intense sexual desire their relationship began with passion but a deep love quickly grew between them
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as in lustfulness
sexual appetite the kind of pent-up passion that comes from having spent the winter in remote isolation
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Merriam-Webster unabridged
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