fanatical
[ fuh-nat-i-kuhl ]
adjective
motivated or characterized by an extreme, uncritical enthusiasm or zeal, as in religion or politics.
Origin of fanatical
1- Also fanatic.
synonym study For fanatical
See intolerant, radical.
Other words for fanatical
Other words from fanatical
- fa·nat·i·cal·ly, adverb
- fa·nat·i·cal·ness, noun
- non·fa·nat·i·cal, adjective
- non·fa·nat·i·cal·ly, adverb
- un·fa·nat·i·cal, adjective
- un·fa·nat·i·cal·ly, adverb
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British Dictionary definitions for fanatical
fanatical
/ (fəˈnætɪkəl) /
adjective
surpassing what is normal or accepted in enthusiasm for or belief in something; excessively or unusually dedicated or devoted
Derived forms of fanatical
- fanatically, adverb
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