enthusiasmnoun
uk/ɪnˈθjuː.zi.æz.əm/us/ɪnˈθuː.zi.æz.əm/B2 [ U ] a feeling of energetic interest in a particular subject or activity and an eagerness to be involved in it:
One of the good things about teaching young children is their enthusiasm.
After the accident he lost his enthusiasm for the sport.
I just can't work up (= start to feel) any enthusiasm for the whole project.
[ C ] a subject or activity that interests you very much:
One of his greatest enthusiasms was yoga.
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- His enthusiasm more than compensates for his lack of experience.
- Nothing you can say will dampen her enthusiasm.
- She thanked the staff for their dedication and enthusiasm.
- She has boundless energy and enthusiasm.
- It's strange, but I can't work up any enthusiasm for going on this trip.
Thesaurus: synonyms and related words
Excitement, interest, energy and enthusiasm
- a new lease of life idiom
- alacrity
- animation
- ardour
- avid
- flap
- frisson
- get-up-and-go
- glamour
- gusto
- hoo-ha
- sparkle
- spice
- spirit
- sprightly
- stimulation
- stir
- suspense
- zap
- zest
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