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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: , , , , , ,
Antonyms:
- 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
/ ɪˈθːɪˌæə /
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
Other Word Forms
- t··ٳs· noun
- p··ٳs· noun
- v··ٳs· noun
- e·ٳs· noun
- ܲe·ٳs· noun
Word History and Origins
Origin of enthusiasm1
Word History and Origins
Origin of enthusiasm1
Example Sentences
But her enthusiasm for her future – and her country's - is not uncommon.
When I ask the people in line what they love about “Closet Picks,” the word “enthusiasm” comes up frequently.
But it’s not only pay that tempers enthusiasm for primary care.
But ahead of the high-profile commemoration on Wednesday, reactions to the celebration on the streets of Ho Chi Minh City ranged from enthusiasm to ambivalence.
But if his career seemed in danger just a few months ago, nothing about his reception here suggested that the enthusiasm about him has cooled.
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