supernatural inspiration or possession; inspired prophetic or poetic ecstasy
2. Obsolete
religious fanaticism
3.
intense or eager interest; zeal; fervor
4.
something arousing such interest or zeal
SIMILAR WORDS: ˈpassion
Word origin
Gr enthousiasmos < enthousiazein, to be inspired, be possessed by a god, inspire < enthous, entheos, possessed by a god < en-, in + theos, god: see theo-
COBUILD Collocations
enthusiasm
boundless enthusiasm
genuine enthusiasm
initial enthusiasm
muster enthusiasm
youthful enthusiasm
Examples of 'enthusiasm' in a sentence
enthusiasm
Equally foreign to these parts are his sideline antics and infectious enthusiasm.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
There may be a lack of enthusiasm on your part which your girlfriend is picking up on.
The Sun (2016)
Since then the polls have shown a lack of enthusiasm for a vote.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
His enthusiasm is utterly infectious.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
Studying sciences To succeed, students need interest and enthusiasm.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
Before any clearer idea of where Saga is heading, it is hard to summon up too much enthusiasm.
Times, Sunday Times (2017)
It's good the enthusiasm is infectious as the overly polished, shallow action misses the point and rings hollow.
The Sun (2017)
Others meet it with a great deal of enthusiasm.
Christianity Today (2000)
The young actors were full of enthusiasm and energy.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
There is little enthusiasm for the opposition.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
These all flourish as a result of his infectious enthusiasm.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
Younger players showing too much enthusiasm were mocked by older ones for being too keen.
The Sun (2011)
He expected all about him to share his interests and enthusiasm.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
Really it was a test of her enthusiasm and skills.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
My suspicion is my table hosts may not share my enthusiasm on the subject.
The Sun (2009)
He stood out as a young man of stature and great enthusiasm.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
But youthful enthusiasm gave us energy and determination and we set off at a cracking pace.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
Campaigners agreed that there was little enthusiasm on the doorstep.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
His own generous book has an enthusiasm equally infectious.
The Times Literary Supplement (2014)
He has so much enthusiasm and running power.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
As a player before his move he always showed skill and enthusiasm.
The Sun (2014)
His enthusiasm for the subject is boundless.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
He shows great enthusiasm all the time.
The Sun (2007)
We hope it means he will listen in regard to their lack of enthusiasm for the whole deal.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
The fact that my body was inactive was making me feel lacking in energy and enthusiasm for things.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
Is there a current wave of enthusiasm for dot-com businesses?
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
Practice was a sullen affair, conducted with an almost funereal lack of enthusiasm.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
Pleasure boating was still in its infancy, and there was none of the current enthusiasm for leisure.
Atterbury, Paul Exploring Britain's Canals (1994)
Of course, examination results do matter, but as important is enthusiasm for the subject.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
The bands have limited musical abilities, but what's important is an enthusiasm for the books and a love of music.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
In other languages
enthusiasm
British English: enthusiasm /ɪnˈθjuːzɪˌæzəm/ NOUN
Enthusiasm is great eagerness to do something or to be involved in something.
If you show enough enthusiasm, maybe they will give you a job.
American English: enthusiasm
Arabic: حَمَاس
Brazilian Portuguese: entusiasmo
Chinese: 积极性
Croatian: entuzijazam
Czech: nadšení
Danish: entusiasme
Dutch: enthousiasme
European Spanish: entusiasmo
Finnish: innostus
French: enthousiasme
German: Enthusiasmus
Greek: ενθουσιασμός
Italian: entusiasmo
Japanese: 熱意
Korean: 열의
Norwegian: entusiasme
Polish: entuzjazm
European Portuguese: entusiasmo
Romanian: entuziasm
Russian: энтузиазм
Latin American Spanish: entusiasmo
Swedish: entusiasm
Thai: ความกระตือรือร้น
Turkish: heves
Ukrainian: ентузіазм
Vietnamese: sự nhiệt tình
All related terms of 'enthusiasm'
genuine enthusiasm
Enthusiasm is great eagerness to be involved in a particular activity which you like and enjoy or which you think is important.
initial enthusiasm
Enthusiasm is great eagerness to be involved in a particular activity which you like and enjoy or which you think is important.
muster enthusiasm
Enthusiasm is great eagerness to be involved in a particular activity which you like and enjoy or which you think is important .
boundless enthusiasm
Enthusiasm is great eagerness to be involved in a particular activity which you like and enjoy or which you think is important.
youthful enthusiasm
Enthusiasm is great eagerness to be involved in a particular activity which you like and enjoy or which you think is important .
Chinese translation of 'enthusiasm'
enthusiasm
(ɪnˈθuːzɪæzəm)
n
(u) (= eagerness) 热(熱)情 (rèqíng)
(c) (= interest) 兴(興)趣 (xìngqù)
enthusiasm for sth对(對)某事的热(熱)情 (duì mǒushì de rèqíng)
1 (noun)
Definition
ardent and lively interest or eagerness
Her lack of enthusiasm filled me with disappointment.
Synonyms
keenness
the keenness of the students
interest
passion
Her eyes were blazing with passion.
excitement
The audience was in a state of great excitement.
warmth
motivation
relish
The three men ate with relish.
devotion
I was impressed by his devotion to his family.
zeal
his zeal for teaching
zest
He has a zest for life and a quick intellect.
fervour
an outbreak of religious fervour
eagerness
the voice of a woman speaking with breathless eagerness
ardour
my ardour for football
vehemence
He spoke loudly and with more vehemence than he had intended.
earnestness
He spoke with intense earnestness.
zing (informal)
avidity
2 (noun)
the current enthusiasm for skateboarding
Synonyms
interest
He developed a wide range of sporting interests.
passion
She has a passion for gardening.
Mountaineering is his passion.
rage
the latest technological rage
hobby
obsession
yet another man with an obsession about football
craze
a magazine article about the latest fitness craze
fad (informal)
He does not believe that environmental concern is a passing fad.