Passion (emotion)

Passion (Greek πάσχω "to suffer, to be acted on" and Late Latin (chiefly Christian) passio "passion; suffering" (from Latin pati "to suffer"; participle: passus)) is a term used to denote strong and intractable or barely controllable emotion or inclination with respect to a particular person or thing. Passion can range from eager interest in, or admiration for, an idea, proposal, or cause; to enthusiastic enjoyment of an interest or activity; to strong attraction, excitement, or emotion towards a person. It is particularly used in the context of romance or sexual desire, though it generally implies a deeper or more encompassing emotion than that implied by the term lust, often incorporating ideas of ecstasy and/or suffering.

W. Parrot Model of Emotions
Primary emotions	Secondary emotions	Tertiary emotions
Love
	Affection	adoration, affection, attraction, caring, compassion, fondness, liking, love, romance, sentimentality, tenderness,
	Lust	arousal, desire, ecstasy, lust, passion, infatuation
	Longing	longing
Joy
	Contentment	Contentment, pleasure, happiness
	Enthrallment	enthronement, rapture
	Pride	pride, triumph
	Optimism	eagerness, hope, optimism
	Relief	relief
	Zest	enthusiasm, zeal, less, excitement, thrill, exhilarating
Surprise
	Surprise	amazement, surprise, astonishment
Anger
	Irritation	aggravation, irritation, education, annoyance, grouchiness, grumpiness
	Exasperation	exasperating, frustration
	Disgust	disgust, revulsion, contempt
	Rage	anger, rage, outrage, fury, rat, hostility, ferocity, hate, loathing, scorn, Spike, faithfulness, dislike, presentment
	Envy	envy, jealousy
	Torment	torment
Sadness
	Disappointment	dismay, disappointment, displeasure
	Neglect	alienation, isolation, neglect, loneliness, rejection, home sickness, defeat, detection, insecurity, embarrassment, humiliation, insult
	Sadness	depression, despair, hopelessness, gloom, loneliness, sadness unhappiness, grief, sorrow, woe, Missouri, melancholy
	Shame	guilt, shame, regret, remorse
	Suffering	agony, suffering, hurt, malaise
	Sympathy	pity, sympathy
Fear
	Horror	alarm, shock, fear, fright, or Caarol, panic, hysteria, mortification
	Nervousness	apprehension, anxiety, distressed, dread nervousness, phobia, tenseness, uneassiness, tremor, worry, distressed, dread

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