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enthusiasm
[ en-thoo-zee-az-uhm ]
noun
- absorbing or controlling possession of the mind by any interest or pursuit; lively interest:
He shows marked enthusiasm for his studies.
Synonyms: eagerness, devotion, passion, ardor, zeal, fervor, warmth
Antonyms: indifference
- an occupation, activity, or pursuit in which such interest is shown:
Hunting is his latest enthusiasm.
- any of various forms of extreme religious devotion, usually associated with intense emotionalism and a break with orthodoxy.
enthusiasm
/ ɪnˈθjuːzɪˌæzəm /
noun
- ardent and lively interest or eagerness
- an object of keen interest; passion
- archaic.extravagant or unbalanced religious fervour
- obsolete.possession or inspiration by a god
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Other Words From
- anti·en·thusi·asm noun
- hyper·en·thusi·asm noun
- over·en·thusi·asm noun
- preen·thusi·asm noun
- unen·thusi·asm noun
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Word History and Origins
Origin of enthusiasm1
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Word History and Origins
Origin of enthusiasm1
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Example Sentences
And similar shards of enthusiasm-killing kryptonite are lodged in John Kasich, Mike Pence and Ted Cruz.
Having finally seen Selma on November 17, I must report, sadly, that I do not share the enthusiasm the film has generated so far.
With the exception of New Hampshire, Paul has not demonstrated potential enthusiasm in the early primary states.
Yet for all his enthusiasm for the American film industry, he remained forever an expatriate.
I so loved the fierce bodily contact of football that I suppose my enthusiasm made up somewhat for my lack of size.
These practical demonstrations occurred usually in the opening enthusiasm of the term.
In Manila particularly, amidst the pealing of bells and strains of music, unfeigned enthusiasm and joy were everywhere evident.
Man's enthusiasm in praise of a fellow mortal, is soon damped by the original sin of his nature—rebellious pride!
Nigel's enthusiasm seemed almost visibly to exhale from the paper as Isaacson held the letter in his hands.
To attempt to cut out Mrs. Kaye I should need a little genuine enthusiasm; and frankly, your beloved prodigy does not inspire it.
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