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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The plot’s “The Postman Always Rings Twice” vibe kicks in when Powell’s insurance work connects him with a model played by husky-voiced Lizabeth Scott in perhaps her best part.

From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026

Analysts expect Apple to show off highly anticipated AI updates at the company’s Worldwide Developers Conference, which kicks off on June 8.

From Barron's • May 27, 2026

The viewer wants the punches, kicks and knockouts, maybe with a few jokes peppered in to keep things lively.

From Salon • May 27, 2026

The lead-up to Bordeaux's second score featured two kicks.

From BBC • May 23, 2026

My heart feels like it’s creeping up into my throat, and a pain kicks me right in my side, but I don’t stop running.

From "A Good Kind of Trouble" by Lisa Moore Ramée

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