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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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Loss aversion, sunk-cost fallacy and herd behavior — all of it kicks in during a drawdown.

From MarketWatch • May 12, 2026

“Get your kicks on Route 66,” she said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

The world's biggest film festival, which kicks off on Tuesday, has long relied on Hollywood to provide a dose of mass-market entertainment alongside the sometimes edgy independent cinema that forms the core of its programme.

From Barron's • May 11, 2026

On the bright side, Katie also kicks Archie to the curb.

From Salon • May 11, 2026

And now dozens of people—old people, people I thought were in line to buy stamps—have launched into a choreographed dance number, with high kicks and hip thrusts and shimmying arms.

From "What If It's Us" by Becky Albertalli and Adam Silvera