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    En·thu·si·asm
    /inˈTHo͞ozēˌaz(ə)m/

    noun

  2. 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.

  3. The word enthusiasm indicates intense excitement. The noun enthusiasm comes from the Greek word enthousiasmos , from enthous , meaning “possessed by a god, inspired.” It was originally used in a derogatory sense to describe excessive religious zeal.

  4. enthusiasm. [uncountable] a strong feeling of excitement and interest in something, and a desire to become involved in it enthusiasm (for something) I can't say I share your enthusiasm for the idea. He had a real enthusiasm for the work. enthusiasm (for doing something) She never lost her enthusiasm for teaching.

  5. enthusiasm. [uncountable, singular] a strong feeling of excitement and interest in something and a desire to become involved in it. Her voice was full of enthusiasm. The news was greeted with a lack of enthusiasm by those at the meeting. Bella responded with great enthusiasm.

  6. 2 days ago · 1. ardent and lively interest or eagerness. 2. an object of keen interest; passion. 3. archaic. extravagant or unbalanced religious fervour. 4. obsolete. possession or inspiration by a god. Collins English Dictionary.

  7. enthusiasm. noun [ U ] uk / ɪnˈθjuːziæz ə m / us. Add to word list. B2. the feeling of being very interested in something and wanting very much to be involved in it: She has always had a lot of enthusiasm for her work. (Definition of enthusiasm from the Cambridge Learner's Dictionary © Cambridge University Press) Translations of enthusiasm.

  8. 1. ardent and lively interest or eagerness. 2. an object of keen interest; passion. 3. (Ecclesiastical Terms) archaic extravagant or unbalanced religious fervour. 4. obsolete possession or inspiration by a god.

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