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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
Lapwood says the artists are all connected by an enthusiasm for "messing around" with music, citing Sumino's viral video of the "seven degrees of Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star".
But subsequent comments from Bessent on Wednesday, that the White House would not lower the rate without reciprocal action from Beijing, cooled enthusiasm on Wall Street.
Nearly 40 years on, his enthusiasm for the Lords has not diminished.
To his regret, he passes on a colleague’s enthusiasm for “Fight Club” while working at Jersey Films.
A lack of "enthusiasm" from government officials for plans to dual a stretch of the A1 saw the project "frustrated", it has been claimed.
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