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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. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryENTHUSIASM | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   a subject or activity that interests you very much: One of his greatest enthusiasms was yoga. Fewer examples. His enthusiasm more than compensates for his lack of experience. Nothing you can say will dampen her enthusiasm. She thanked the staff for their dedication and enthusiasm. She has boundless energy and enthusiasm.

3. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › enthusiasmEnthusiasm - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   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. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishENTHUSIASM definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   1 day 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.

5. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishenthusiasm noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   [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. ‘I don't mind,’ she said, without much enthusiasm.

6. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishENTHUSIASM | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   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.

7. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › us › definitionenthusiasm noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   [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.

8. www.ldoceonline.com › dictionary › enthusiasmenthusiasm | meaning of enthusiasm in Longman Dictionary of ...

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   enthusiasm meaning, definition, what is enthusiasm: a strong feeling of interest and enjoyme...: Learn more.