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oomph
noun [U] /ʊmf/ /uːmf/ informalDefinition
(Definition of oomph noun from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus
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SMART Thesaurus: Excitement, interest, energy and enthusiasm
Synonyms and related words:
- a new lease of life idiom
- alacrity noun
- animation noun (ENERGY)
- ardour noun
- dalliance noun
- fever noun (EXCITEMENT)
- glamour noun
- glitter noun (EXCITEMENT)
- gusto noun
- hoo-ha noun
- intoxication noun
- juice noun (ABILITY)
- romance noun
- sensation noun (EXCITEMENT)
- spice noun (INTEREST)
- spirit noun (ENTHUSIASM)
- stimulation noun
- stir noun (EXCITEMENT)
- suspense noun
- thrill noun
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