enthusiasm
absorbing or controlling possession of the mind by any interest or pursuit; lively interest: He shows marked enthusiasm for his studies.
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.
Origin of enthusiasm
1Other words for enthusiasm
Opposites for enthusiasm
Other words from enthusiasm
- an·ti·en·thu·si·asm, noun
- hy·per·en·thu·si·asm, noun
- o·ver·en·thu·si·asm, noun
- pre·en·thu·si·asm, noun
- un·en·thu·si·asm, noun
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British Dictionary definitions for enthusiasm
/ (ɪnˈθjuːzɪˌæzəm) /
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
Origin of enthusiasm
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