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strong emotion n.
adoration, love n.
strong interest n.

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

A fittingly Gothic flavor permeates these tales, which feature hauntings, hatreds and furtive passions.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 18, 2026

The two girls are thrown together by their mutual commitment to their passions, science and skating.

From Salon ● Aug. 18, 2026

“This house has been one of the greatest passions of my life,” she said.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 27, 2026

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

From BBC ● Jul. 10, 2026

An Incan princess felt the tenderest of passions for a Conquistador who had arrived with horses to subdue her nation.

From "The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume I: The Pox Party" by M.T. Anderson