noun

animosity

/æn.əˈmɑs.ɪ.ti/ an·im·os·it·y 5 syllables

Violent hatred leading to active opposition; active enmity; energetic dislike.

Word facts

Part of speech noun
Syllables 5
Letters 9
Starts with A

Definition of Animosity

Violent hatred leading to active opposition; active enmity; energetic dislike.

How to use Animosity

Animosity is a noun. When using it in writing, make sure the meaning fits the context of your sentence. Related words with similar meanings include acrimony, enmity, hatred — each with slight differences in tone or formality. Reading the word aloud after placing it in a sentence is a reliable check for natural usage.

Synonyms for Animosity

Antonyms for Animosity

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How many syllables does animosity have?

Animosity has 5 syllables: an·im·os·it·y. The word is broken into 5 spoken beats.

What part of speech is animosity?

Animosity is used as a noun. As a noun, it names a thing, idea, or concept.

What are synonyms for animosity?

Words with similar meanings to animosity include acrimony, enmity, hatred, opposition. The best synonym depends on the exact context you are writing or reading in.

How do you use animosity in a sentence?

Animosity can be used in sentences where a noun describing violent hatred leading to active opposition; active enmity; energetic dislike. is needed. Writing the word in context and reading it aloud is the best way to confirm natural usage.

What words start with the same letter as animosity?

Animosity starts with the letter A. You can browse all words beginning with A on the Word Explorer A page, or use the Prefix Finder tool to search for words that begin with specific starting letters.

How many letters does animosity have?

Animosity has 9 letters. It contains 5 syllables and starts with the letter A. In word games, letter count and syllable count can help narrow results when you know the word length.