enthusiasm
/in'θju:ziæzm/
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Definition
- Noun:
- A feeling of energetic interest in a particular subject or activity and an eagerness to be involved in it: A strong, positive emotion characterized by excitement and dedication.
- Something that arouses such a feeling: An object, activity, or cause that inspires keen interest and fervor.
Examples of Usage
- Noun:
- Her enthusiasm for learning languages is contagious.
- The team was praised for its enthusiasm and hard work.
- He gave the speech with great enthusiasm.
- One of my great enthusiasms is classical music.
Advanced Usage
- "to be full of enthusiasm": To be very eager and excited about something.
- The new volunteers are full of enthusiasm for the project.
- "to dampen someone's enthusiasm": To reduce someone's excitement or eagerness.
- The rainy weather did not dampen their enthusiasm for the outdoor concert.
- "initial/early enthusiasm": The excitement felt at the beginning of an endeavor.
- His initial enthusiasm for the diet waned after a few weeks.
Variants and Related Words
- Enthusiast (n): A person who is very interested in and involved with a particular subject or activity.
- She is a real photography enthusiast.
- Enthusiastic (adj): Having or showing intense and eager enjoyment, interest, or approval.
- He received an enthusiastic welcome from the crowd.
- Enthusiastically (adv): In a way that shows intense and eager enjoyment or approval.
- The audience applauded enthusiastically.
Synonyms
- Eagerness: Keen interest or impatient desire.
- Zeal: Great energy or enthusiasm in pursuit of a cause or objective.
- Passion: Strong and barely controllable emotion or intense interest.
- Ardor: Enthusiasm or passion.
Antonyms
- Apathy: Lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern.
- Indifference: Lack of interest, concern, or sympathy.
Related Idioms
- "Bubble over with enthusiasm": To be so full of excitement that it is very obvious.
- The children were bubbling over with enthusiasm on the first day of summer camp.
- "Fire someone with enthusiasm": To inspire someone to feel very enthusiastic.
- The coach's speech fired the team with enthusiasm for the final match.
Noun
- a lively interest
- enthusiasm for his program is growing
- overflowing with eager enjoyment or approval
- a feeling of excitement