Entry Word: passion

Function: noun

Meaning: 1 a feeling of strong or constant regard for and dedication to someone <they shared such passion that they were married at 18 and have been together for half a century> — see love 1
2 a strong but often short-lived liking for another person <her passion passed when the next movie star arrived on the scene> — see crush 1
3 a strong wish for something <a passion to become a doctor> — see desire
4 a subjective response to a person, thing, or situation <people are sometimes slaves to their own passions> — see feeling 1
5 depth of feeling <your passion for your cause is admirable, but you still canʼt insult people who disagree> — see ardor 1
6 passions pluralgeneral emotional condition <people who are swayed by their passions and not by reason> — see feeling 2