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

Example Sentences

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We’re told that sharing our thoughts and passions increases our career survival odds.

From Salon • May 4, 2026

Born September 27, 1968, in San Pedro, Muldoon’s early passions included football.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 20, 2026

The Duke of Sussex has combined two of his passions - mental health campaigning and sport - to kick off the second day of a brief Australia visit.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

Whether sinful passions or unconscious destructive urges, distracting attachments or visceral impulses, desire is the daemon that makes us act, often against our own interests and those of others.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

He understood how grief can twist a heart, how passions drive good men to folly.

From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss