adjective as in strong fondness

Strongest matches

controversial, contentious, disputatious

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Example Sentences

Example:The issue was highly controversial and sparked intense debate.

Definition:Provoking controversy or dispute

From controversial

Example:Their positions were so contentious that no compromise was possible.

Definition:Inclined to quarrel or cause disagreement

From contentious

Example:The meeting was marked by a series of disputatious exchanges.

Definition:Likely to argue or quarrel

From disputatious