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   En·thu·si·asm

   /inˈTHo͞ozēˌaz(ə)m/

   

   noun

   • 1. intense and eager enjoyment, interest, or approval: "her energy and enthusiasm for life" Similar eagernesskeennessardorfervorwarmthpassionzealzealousnesszestgustobriopepgosaplivelinessvivacityvivaciousnessenergyvervevigordynamismvehemencefireexcitementexuberanceebulliencespiritavidityavidnesswholeheartednesscommitmentwillingnessreadinessdevotiondevotednessfanaticismearnestnessinformal:oomphzingzipzapvimget-up-and-gorare:fervencyardencypassionatenessOpposite apathy
   • ▪ a thing that arouses feelings of intense and eager enjoyment: "the three enthusiasms of his life were politics, religion, and books" Similar interestpassionobsessionfadcrazemaniarageinclinationpreferencepenchantpredilectionfancyimpulsepastimehobbyrecreation(leisure) pursuitleisure activityentertainmentinformal:bugthing
   • 2. religious fervor supposedly resulting directly from divine inspiration, typically involving speaking in tongues and wild, uncoordinated movements of the body. archaic, derogatory

   Word Origin mid 16th century (in enthusiasm (sense 2)): via late Latin enthusiasmus ‘inspiration, frenzy’ from Greek enthousiasmos, from enthousiazein ‘be inspired or possessed by a god’ (based on theos ‘god’).

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2. www.collinsdictionary.com › us › dictionaryENTHUSIASM definition in American English | Collins English ...

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   5 days ago · 1. variable noun. Enthusiasm is great eagerness to be involved in a particular activity that you like and enjoy or that you think is important. Their skill and enthusiasm has gotten them on the team. 2. countable noun. An enthusiasm is an activity or subject that interests you very much and that you spend a lot of time on.

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   1. a. : strong excitement of feeling : ardor. did her work with energy and enthusiasm. b. : something inspiring zeal or fervor. his enthusiasms include sailing and fishing. 2. a. : belief in special revelations of the Holy Spirit. b. : religious fanaticism. Did you know? What is the history of enthusiasm?

4. www.oed.com › dictionary › enthusiasm_nenthusiasm, n. meanings, etymology and more | Oxford English ...

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   Factsheet. What does the noun enthusiasm mean? There are six meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun enthusiasm, one of which is labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. enthusiasm has developed meanings and uses in subjects including. religion (mid 1500s) literature (late 1500s) See meaning & use.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › thesaurusENTHUSIASM - 31 Synonyms and Antonyms - Cambridge English

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   noun. These are words and phrases related to enthusiasm. Click on any word or phrase to go to its thesaurus page. Or, go to the definition of enthusiasm. We are looking forward with enthusiasm to your visit. Synonyms. eagerness. keenness. anticipation. excitement. fervor. zest. ardor. relish. zeal. exuberance. elation. Antonyms. apathy.

6. dictionary.cambridge.org › enthusiasmENTHUSIASM definition | Cambridge Essential English Dictionary

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   noun [ no plural ] uk / ɪnˈθjuːziæzəm/ Add to word list. a feeling of interest and excitement about something: She has always had a lot of enthusiasm for her work. (Definition of enthusiasm from the Cambridge Essential Dictionary © Cambridge University Press) Translations of enthusiasm. in Chinese (Traditional) 巨大興趣, 熱情, 熱忱… See more.

7. dictionary.cambridge.org › enthusiasmenthusiasm | definition in the Cambridge Essential American ...

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   / ɪnˈθu·ziˌæz·əm/ a feeling of interest and excitement about something: She has always had a lot of enthusiasm for her work. (Definition of enthusiasm from the Webster's Essential Mini Dictionary © Cambridge University Press) Translations of enthusiasm. in Chinese (Traditional) 巨大興趣, 熱情, 熱忱… See more. in Chinese (Simplified) 巨大兴趣, 热情, 热忱… See more.

8. www.wordsmyth.netenthusiasm | Dictionaries and vocabulary tools for English ...

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   Word History. Enthusiasm comes from an ancient Greek word that means "to be god-inspired." The meaning of enthusiasm. Definition of enthusiasm. English dictionary and integrated thesaurus for learners, writers, teachers, and students with advanced, intermediate, and beginner levels.