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kicks

NOUN
elation
Synonyms
STRONGEST
bliss ecstasy enthusiasm euphoria excitement exhilaration glee joy jubilation rapture
STRONG
buoyancy buzz charge delight exaltation exultation high intoxication jollies joyfulness joyousness kick transport triumph upper
WEAK
cloud nine high spirits stars in one's eyes up
Antonyms
STRONGEST
apathy depression despair discouragement misery sadness sorrow unhappiness upset woe
STRONG
boredom
NOUN
excitement
Synonyms
STRONGEST
adventure buzz commotion confusion drama elation emotion feeling frenzy furor fuss hysteria motivation passion rage thrill trepidation tumult turmoil warmth
STRONG
action activity ado agitation animation bother discomposure disturbance dither excitation ferment fever flurry heat hubbub hullabaloo hurry impulse instigation intoxication melodrama motive movement perturbation provocation stimulation stimulus stir titillation to-do urge wildness
Antonyms
STRONGEST
calm calmness depression happiness order peace stillness
STRONG
cessation discouragement frigidity hate hindrance idleness inaction inactivity inertia quiet rest stoppage
WEAK
apathy boredom dullness lull
NOUN
gratification
Synonyms
STRONGEST
enjoyment fulfillment joy luxury pleasure
STRONG
delight fruition glee hit indulgence recompense relish reward thrill
WEAK
regalement sure shock
Antonyms
STRONGEST
dissatisfaction sadness sorrow unhappiness woe
STRONG
depression failure
WEAK
disappointment upset
NOUN
mirth
Synonyms
STRONGEST
hilarity laughter levity rejoicing
STRONG
amusement cheer cheerfulness convulsions entertainment festivity frivolity frolic fun gaiety gladness glee happiness hysteria hysterics jocularity jocundity jollity joviality joyousness laughs lightheartedness merriment merrymaking pleasure revelry sport whoopee
Antonyms
STRONG
depression gloom melancholy misery pain sadness seriousness sorrow unhappiness woe work
WEAK
blues distress
NOUN
pleasure
Synonyms
STRONGEST
amusement bliss comfort contentment enjoyment gratification hobby joy luxury satisfaction thrill
STRONG
buzz delectation diversion ease entertainment felicity flash fruition game gladness gluttony gusto indulgence joyride kick recreation relish revelry seasoning self-indulgence solace spice titillation turnon velvet zest
WEAK
joie de vivre primrose path
Antonyms
STRONGEST
discontent displeasure dissatisfaction misery need sadness sorrow unhappiness upset want woe work
STRONG
apathy blandness chore dullness labor task
WEAK
dislike gloom hate hatred melancholy pain trouble worry
NOUN
thrill
Synonyms
STRONGEST
adventure fun inspiration pleasure wallop
STRONG
bang blast charge circus fireworks flash flush lift refreshment response sensation stimulation tingle titillation turnon twitter upper
WEAK
good feeling
Antonyms
STRONGEST
sadness
WEAK
calm depression

Example Sentences

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She has landed all 15 kicks she has taken at goal so far in the tournament, nailing conversions from across the width of the pitch.

From BBC • May 6, 2026

The second week of a blockbuster trial between Elon Musk and Sam Altman kicks off Monday, with the future of OpenAI very much up for grabs.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 2026

He’s a retired wrestler who comes back into her life after his other family kicks him to the curb, and reasons that they’re both entertainers plying their craft to make ends meet.

From Salon • May 4, 2026

Elon Musk’s high-profile $100 billion civil lawsuit against OpenAI CEO Sam Altman kicks off with oral arguments after the jury was seated.

From Barron's • Apr. 28, 2026

My sisterly conscience kicks in and I’m suddenly wishing I could take back my words.

From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman