fanatical
/fə'nætik/
Definition
- Adjective:
- Marked by excessive enthusiasm for and intense devotion to a cause or idea: Describes a person or their behavior as showing extreme, often unreasoning, zeal or passion for a particular belief, cause, or activity. This intensity can lead to intolerance of opposing views.
Usage and Examples
- Adjective:
- He was a fanatical supporter of the political movement, attending every rally.
- Her fanatical dedication to her fitness routine meant she never missed a day, even when ill.
- The group's fanatical beliefs made them reject any form of compromise.
Advanced Usage
- "to be fanatical about something": to show extreme and obsessive enthusiasm for a particular thing.
- He is fanatical about cleanliness and organizes his house several times a day.
- Used to modify nouns describing a person's role or attitude.
- a fanatical nationalist; a fanatical environmentalist; fanatical loyalty.
Variants and Related Words
- Fanatic (noun): A person filled with excessive and single-minded zeal for an idea or cause.
- He was labeled a religious fanatic.
- Fanatically (adverb): In an extremely enthusiastic or devoted manner.
- She pursued her goals fanatically.
- Fanaticism (noun): The quality of being fanatical; extreme zeal or enthusiasm.
- The conflict was fueled by religious fanaticism.
Synonyms
- Zealous: Having or showing zeal; fervent.
- Rabid: Having or proceeding from an extreme or fanatical support of or belief in something.
- Extremist: A person who holds extreme political or religious views.
- Dogmatic: Inclined to lay down principles as incontrovertibly true.
Antonyms
- Apathetic: Showing or feeling no interest, enthusiasm, or concern.
- Moderate: Average in amount, intensity, or degree; not extreme.
- Indifferent: Having no particular interest or sympathy; unconcerned.
- Tolerant: Showing willingness to allow the existence of opinions or behavior that one does not necessarily agree with.
Related Idioms and Phrases
- To have a fanatical gleam in one's eye: To show visible signs of extreme obsession or enthusiasm.
- When he talked about his conspiracy theory, there was a fanatical gleam in his eye.
- Fanatical devotion: An extreme level of loyalty and commitment.
- The soldiers showed fanatical devotion to their leader.
Adjective
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marked by excessive enthusiasm for and intense devotion to a cause or idea
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