Words For Strong Emotions

4 words in this vocabulary list

adjective intensely enthusiastic or passionate

  • The speaker delivered a fervid speech on the importance of education.
  • She was fervidly cheering for her favorite team during the game.
  • The fans were getting fervid over the new album release.
  • Her fervid determination to succeed propelled her through difficult times.

verb to fill with intense emotion or passion

  • The speaker's words impassioned the audience and stirred their emotions.
  • She always speaks with such passion, it really impassions those around her.
  • His impassioned speech really fired us up.
  • The artist's use of vibrant colors impassioned the painting, bringing it to life.

verb to twist or squeeze (something) forcefully in order to extract liquid or to shape it into a particular form

  • She wrung out the wet towel before hanging it up to dry.
  • I wrung out the sponge and wiped down the table.
  • He wrung the truth out of the suspect during interrogation.
  • The news of her resignation wrung our hearts with sadness.

noun a harsh or hoarse cry or yelp

  • The professor was interrupted by a loud yawp from the back of the classroom.
  • I couldn't help but let out a yawp of excitement when I saw my favorite band live.
  • The comedian's joke was so funny, it made the whole audience yawp with laughter.
  • The sound of the wind through the trees seemed to yawp a haunting melody.