passions

NOUN

strong emotion

Synonyms

STRONGEST

affection anger ardor dedication devotion excitement feeling fervor fury intensity joy rage resentment sentiment spirit temper warmth zeal

STRONG

agony animation distress dolor eagerness ecstasy fire fit flare-up frenzy heat hurrah indignation ire misery outbreak outburst paroxysm rapture storm suffering transport vehemence wrath zest

WEAK

affectivity

Antonyms

STRONGEST

apathy calm calmness coolness dullness happiness indifference lethargy peace

STRONG

advantage benefit cheer comfort disinterest dislike health pleasure

WEAK

hate hatred

NOUN

adoration, love

Synonyms

STRONGEST

affection appetite ardor craving desire excitement fondness lust

STRONG

amorousness amour attachment concupiscence crush eroticism infatuation keenness prurience urge weakness yen

WEAK

emoting

Antonyms

STRONGEST

antipathy aversion disgust dislike distaste hate hatred indifference loathing repulsion

WEAK

calm calmness

NOUN

strong interest

Synonyms

STRONGEST

craving enthusiasm fascination obsession

STRONG

craze drive fad fancy idol infatuation jazz mania

Antonyms

STRONGEST

indifference

WEAK

calm calmness dislike hate hatred

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passions

It was not the first time the 75-year-old football fan has combined his passions, though.

From BBC ● Jul. 10, 2026

Sports have a way of fueling nationalistic passions, and I fully expect plenty of people who don’t care much about soccer to channel their patriotic sentiments into the tournament.

From Salon ● Jun. 15, 2026

Woodman rang the bell on the Nasdaq trading floor, and the company touted its products as a way to enable "people to capture their life's passions in ways they could have never done before."

From Barron's ● Jun. 11, 2026

History isn’t a crystal ball, but certain historical moments become magnifying glasses, highlighting truths today’s political passions obscure.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 31, 2026

Without needing to discuss it outright, I knew he could handle a partner who had her own passions and voice.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama