nuts for

ADJECTIVE

fanatical

Synonyms

STRONGEST

bigoted dogmatic enthusiastic fervent frenzied impassioned narrow-minded obsessive passionate rabid single-minded stubborn violent zealous

WEAK

biased bugged burning contumacious credulous devoted domineering erratic extreme feverish fiery headstrong high on immoderate impulsive incorrigible infatuated mad monomaniacal obsessed obstinate opinionated partial partisan possessed prejudiced radical raving turned on unruly visionary wild willful

Antonyms

STRONGEST

apathetic broad-minded calm cool doubting happy indifferent lethargic tolerant unenthusiastic unexcited

WEAK

disinterested dispassionate impartial

Example Sentences

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Markets and streets across Iran are crowded with people buying sweets and nuts for guests ahead of the holiday.

From BBC • Mar. 11, 2026

In recent years, audiences sang along to “Wicked,” dressed up as Gentleminions and went nuts for Minecraft references their parents just wouldn’t understand.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 22, 2025

Even after she made sugar-coated nuts for holiday gifts and burned a batch here or there, the cookie sheets looked like new.

From MarketWatch • Nov. 21, 2025

The cherry nib recipe is my current favorite — we subbed out nuts for cacao nibs, which give it an addictive texture.

From Salon • Jul. 16, 2023

In competition, there will always be routines happening simultaneously, and the crowd is always going to go nuts for the home team.

From "Courage to Soar" by Simone Biles

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