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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 51Թ Forms
- t··ٳs· noun
- p··ٳs· noun
- v··ٳs· noun
- e·ٳs· noun
- ܲe·ٳs· noun
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of enthusiasm1
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of enthusiasm1
Example Sentences
Foreign journalists remarked that the German people would greet Hitler’s motorcade with wild, almost hysterical enthusiasm; their beaming faces showed something like real love for their leader.
The government is in no rush, and has no enthusiasm to introduce its own new tariffs, and for now at least, demands on them to do so are muted.
With enthusiasm, he shared the story behind his befitting moniker.
Johnson's behavior is perfectly consistent with the renewed Republican enthusiasm for pushing women out of public life and back into the kitchen.
They often tilt toward the party with the most enthusiasm, according to Mr Ross.
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