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   enthusiasm

   /ɪnˈθjuːzɪaz(ə)m/

   noun

   • 1. intense and eager enjoyment, interest, or approval: "her energy and enthusiasm for life" Similar eagernesskeennessardourfervourwarmthpassionzealzealousnesszestgustobriopepgosaplivelinessvivacityvivaciousnessenergyvervevigourdynamismvehemencefireexcitementexuberanceebulliencespiritavidityavidnesswholeheartednesscommitmentwillingnessreadinessdevotiondevotednessfanaticismearnestnessinformal:oomphzingzipzapvimget-up-and-gorare:fervencyardencypassionatenessOpposite apathy
   • ▪ something that arouses enthusiasm: "the three enthusiasms of his life were politics, religion, and books" Similar interestpassionobsessionfadcrazemaniarageinclinationpreferencepenchantpredilectionfancyimpulsepastimehobbyrecreation(leisure) pursuitleisure activityentertainmentinformal:bugthing
   • 2. religious fervour 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 › dictionary › englishENTHUSIASM | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   ENTHUSIASM definition: 1. a feeling of energetic interest in a particular subject or activity and an eagerness to be…. Learn more.

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   The meaning of ENTHUSIASM is strong excitement of feeling : ardor. How to use enthusiasm in a sentence. What is the history of enthusiasm? Synonym Discussion of Enthusiasm.

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

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   a feeling of energetic interest in a particular subject or activity and a desire to be involved in it, or a subject that produces such a feeling: [ U ] I find that I’m losing my enthusiasm for the game. [ C ] Parents need to share their enthusiasms with their children. enthusiastic. adjective us / ɪnˌθu·ziˈæs·tɪk /

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   Enthusiasm definition: absorbing or controlling possession of the mind by any interest or pursuit; lively interest. See examples of ENTHUSIASM used in a sentence.

6. 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.

7. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › english › enthusiasmenthusiasm noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   noun. /ɪnˈθjuːziæzəm/ /ɪnˈθuːziæzəm/ [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.

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

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   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. in Chinese (Traditional) 巨大興趣, 熱情, 熱忱… See more. in Chinese (Simplified)