enthusiasticadj.n.

Brit.

/ᵻnˌθjuːzɪˈastɪk/,

/ɛnˌθjuːzɪˈastɪk/, U.S.

/ᵻnˌθ(j)uziˈæstɪk/,

/ɛnˌθ(j)uziˈæstɪk/

Forms: 1500s–1600s enthusiastike, 1600s enthusiasticke, 1600s enthusiastik, 1600s enthusiastique, 1600s enthysiastick, 1600s–1700s enthusiastick, 1600s– enthusiastic.

Origin: Of multiple origins. Partly a borrowing from Latin. Partly a borrowing from Greek. Etymons: Latin enthusiasticus; Greek ἐνθουσιαστικός.

Etymology: < (i) post-classical Latin enthusiasticus (a1560 as adjective and noun), and its etymon (ii) ancient Greek ἐνθουσιαστικός inspired, inspiring, exciting < ἐνθουσιαστής (see enthusiast n.) + -ικός -ic suffix. Compare earlier enthusiast n., enthusiasm n.Compare German enthusiastisch (c1530), Italian entusiastico (1579). In use as noun originally after French †enthusiastique (1586 in Middle French in the passage translated in quot. 1605 at sense B.). The usual French adjective is enthousiaste (see enthusiast n.).

A. adj.

1. depreciative.

a. Designating a person who claims (falsely or erroneously) to receive divine communication or inspiration; designating (a member of) any of various Christian movements believing in, or thought to believe in, private divine revelation as opposed to revelation through scripture; of, relating to, or characterized by such movements or their beliefs. From the 18th cent. also in wider sense: relating to, of the nature of, or characterized by mystical, fanatical, or radical religious delusion. Cf. enthusiast n. 1b. Now historical.Occasionally, e.g. in quot. 1749, spec. designating any of various supposed ancient Christian sects; cf. enthusiast n. 1a.

ΘΚΠ

society > faith > aspects of faith > spirituality > inspiration or revelation > [adjective] > relating to fancied inspiration

spritish1538

enthusiastic1578

enthusiastical1607

enthusiast1862

1578 J. Keltridge Expos., & Readynges 142 (margin) Enthusiastike, very heretikes.

1641 True Char. Untrue Bishop 7 He hateth his enthusiastick fumaticks, who talk so much of the Spirit.

1690 W. Temple Ess. Heroick Virtue v. 105 in Miscellanea: 2nd Pt. Being built upon Foundations wholly Enthusiastick, and thereby very unaccountable to common Reason.

1712 J. Swift Proposal for Eng. Tongue 18 During the Usurpation,..an Infusion of Enthusiastick Jargon prevailed.

1749 D. Hartley Observ. Man ii. ii. 194 The several Enthusiastic Sects that arise from time to time among Christians.

a1794 H. Crabb Serm. (1796) i. 3 Some have been agitated with superstitious fears, and others have been deluded by enthusiastic dreams.

1824 Liberal Christian 24 Feb. 192/2 Nothing is innocent which disposes the minds of men to confound a serious christian with an enthusiastic christian.

1864 M. Dods tr. J. P. Lange Life Lord Jesus Christ I. i. iv. 96 The apostles were misled by an enthusiastic excitement.

1954 Amer. Q. 6 151 They rejected as enthusiastic delusion the expectation that the revival itself heralded the second coming.

2009 S. Houghton-Walker J. Clare's Relig. ii. 44 Clare repeatedly is torn between his desire both to be and not to be part of an enthusiastic sect.

†b. In non-religious contexts: moved by irrational impulses; fanatically devoted to an organization, cause, belief, etc. Frequently contrasted with rational. Obsolete.

ΘΚΠ

the mind > mental capacity > perception or cognition > faculty of imagination > faculty of conceiving ideals > [adjective] > devoted to ideals

enthusiastical1614

enthusiastic1692

nympholeptic1818

idealistic1829

dreamy1845

starry-eyed1878

nympholept1902

1692 tr. C. de Saint-Évremond Misc. Ess. 34 The Decij, who Sacrificed themselves for the good of a Society whom they went to forsake, seem to me truly Enthusiastick [Fr. de vrais fanatiques].

1751 S. Johnson Rambler No. 13. 101 There have been some enthusiastic and irrational zealots for friendship.

1775 S. Johnson Taxation no Tyranny 10 An absurd and enthusiastick contempt of interest.

1783 Gentleman's Mag. Nov. 941/1 A man..somewhat of the cast of the late respectable, but enthusiastic, Mr. Alex. Cruden, but more rational.

1850 C. Brontë Let. 20 July (2000) II. 428 Who indeed that has once seen Edinburgh, with its couchant crag-lion, but must see it again in dreams waking or sleeping?.. In dread of becoming enthusiastic I close my letter.

a. That imparts divine inspiration or demonic possession; of the nature of, characteristic of, or relating to divine inspiration or demonic possession. Now rare.

ΘΚΠ

society > faith > aspects of faith > spirituality > inspiration or revelation > [adjective]

inspiredc1450

illumined1526

godly-wise1532

revealed1533

illuminate1563

enthusiast1578

lightsome1587

enthusiastical1588

entheate1603

enthusiac1603

enthusiastic1603

illuminated1606

illightened1609

enthean1612

theopneust1647

illuminative1649

entheous1682

revelational1693

entheal1736

entheastic1804

theopneustic1838

theophanic1884

inspirational1888

theophanous1909

Beatrician1943

1603 P. Holland tr. Plutarch Morals 1348 For an instrument..to set it [sc. divination] aworke, we allow a spirit or winde, and an exhalation enthusiasticke [Fr. le vent d'inspiration & l'exhalation; Gk. τὸ δ᾽ ἐνθουσιαστικὸν πνεῦμα καὶ τὴν ἀναθυμίασιν].

1643 C. Herle Answer to Mis-led Dr. Fearne 32 If there be no other remedy to secure our just Liberties, which I must confesse I cannot foresee by an Enthusiasticke Spirit, or Histories that are past..I would here speake with the Poet.

1756 Poems Moral & Divine 19 Ambiguous Oracles no Demon guides; Enthusiastic Frenzy too subsides.

?1793 D. Parker Friendly Hint at Parting 3 Should I be led into the company of an Insane Person..I should naturally expect a great deal of wild incoherent jargon, and enthusiastic ravings.

1849 W. Fitzgerald tr. W. Whitaker Disputation Holy Script. 295 We do not speak of any enthusiastic influence of the Spirit.

1912 E. K. Francis tr. J. Keble Lect. on Poetry 1832–41 I. xix. 386 Cassandra, when she is on the eve of death, does she not..burst into enthusiastic rapture on mere mention of the nightingale's song?

2015 D. Bradnick in N. Wariboko & A. Yong P. Tillich & Pentecostal Theol. xi. 167 Enthusiastic manifestations associated with possession should not be reduced to derivatives of the human psyche.

†b. In extended use: of the nature of, characteristic of, or relating to poetic or artistic inspiration, likened to possession by a god, muse, spirit, etc. Obsolete.

ΚΠ

1632 T. Randolph Jealous Lovers iv. iii. 59 Do not the ashes of deceased Poets Inspir'd with sacred fury, carroll forth Enthusiastick raptures?

1646 R. Crashaw Steps to Temple 47 Enthusiasticke flames, such as can give Marrow to my plumpe Genius.

1704 J. Sheffield Rapture in Poet. Misc.: 5th Pt. 86 Now the Enthusiastick Fit is spent, I feel my Weakness, and too late repent... So I review the Sallies of my Pen, And modest Judgment is return'd agen.

1766 H. Lloyd Hist. Late War Germany I. Pref. sig. B3^v In poetry and eloquence, there are many who can..compose, according to the exactest rules. But for want of that enthusiastick and divine fire, their productions are languid and insipid.

1824 M. Blennerhassett Widow of Rock 115 Let the soft and murm'ring flow Of long-lov'd La Belle Riviere, Awake the enthusiastic glow That mantled o'er my heart when there.

a. Characterized by, having, or displaying passion or zeal for a cause or principle, or in pursuing an activity or objective; ardent, keen, avid. Of a feeling, belief, etc.: that is rooted in or tantamount to intense passion or zeal.In some quots. perhaps influenced by sense A. 3b.

ΘΚΠ

the mind > emotion > zeal or enthusiasm > [adjective]

needfulOE

anguishous?c1225

eager?a1300

throc1330

fierce1377

desirousc1386

affectuousa1400

yeverousa1400

inwardc1402

earnestful?1406

rathe?c1450

zealing1459

increc1480

affectual1483

zealous1526

affectioneda1533

jealous1535

heartyc1540

affectivec1550

earnest1563

pricking1575

forward1587

affectionate1598

passiveless1602

zealful1602

full-hearteda1616

wholehearted1644

intense1645

high1649

covetous1652

thorough-hearted1656

keen as mustard1659

fell1667

fervent1673

smirk1674

zealed1679

prest1697

strenuous1713

enthusiastic1741

enthusiastical1755

whole-souled1821

con amore1828

lyrical1875

mustard1919

gung ho1942

1741 P. Shaw in tr. H. Boerhaave New Method Chem. (ed. 2) II. App. 380 The world is so much obliged to this enthusiastic kind of spirit, that perhaps it ought not to be curb'd.

1790 G. Adams Astron. & Geogr. Ess. (ed. 2) i. 14 Dr. Herschel, to whose ingenuity and assiduity the astronomical world is so much indebted, and whose enthusiastic ardor has revived the spirit of discoveries.

1808 Sir J. Moore in J. C. Moore Narr. Campaign Brit. Army Spain (1809) 294 In aid of an enthusiastic brave people.

1876 J. R. Green Short Hist. Eng. People vii. 361 A burst of enthusiastic joy hailed the accession of Elizabeth.

1914 19th Cent. & After Mar. 580 Into these poor quarters many peeresses ventured in their enthusiastic pursuit of knowledge, not without some risk either.

1988 Washington Post 28 Sept. e3/5 She is unfailingly enthusiastic in her efforts to reduce the amount of saturated fat her family eats.

2016 K. Murphy Behind Wireless v. 132 She was a country lover and an enthusiastic gardener who spent much of her spare time in her cottage garden at Bourne End.

b. Characterized by, having, or displaying eagerness, energy, or keen interest; approving, pleased, or optimistic about (also for, over, towards, etc.) something.

ΘΚΠ

the mind > attention and judgement > esteem > approval or sanction > [adjective]

goodeOE

agreeable1448

approbatory1548

better1566

favouring1586

approbative1611

applausive1628

pro1650

pleasing1652

favourable1655

approving1702

enthusiastic1777

all for1864

the mind > will > wish or inclination > willingness > [adjective] > eager

yevereOE

frecka1000

cofc1000

fousOE

sharpc1000

anguishous?c1225

eager?a1300

hardya1387

hetera1400

yeverousa1400

belivea1450

forthward1488

yapc1500

ertand1508

tite?a1540

high1649

fell1667

forwardeda1674

agog1683

enthusiastic1777

empressé1878

rearing1904

press-on1948

1777 A. Rogers Hist. Miss Temple II. ii. 21 I was expressing my joy and gratitude in the most enthusiastic manner imaginable, when the gentleman appeared.

1791 E. Burke Let. to Member National Assembly 41 We certainly perceive.., in this writer, a style glowing, animated, enthusiastic.

1838 E. W. Lane in tr. Thousand & One Nights (1839) I. i. Notes 72 Enthusiastic admirers of literature.

1889 Science 1 Feb. 80/2 The residents in Brookline who use the cars regularly in coming into Boston..are enthusiastic over the time saved over the ordinary horse-car.

1929 T. Alexander & B. Parker New Educ. in German Republic iv. 62 It was the custom for enthusiastic geography professors to take their classes on field trips.

1977 Chicago Tribune 2 Oct. xii. 33/3 (advt.) We're looking for a bright, enthusiastic gal, who knows the retail clothing business.

2002 Edmonton (Alberta) Jrnl. (Nexis) 27 July h6 Some very, how shall we say, enthusiastic karaoke performances.

2014 B. Bauer Facts of Life & Death xli. 252 I'm not enthusiastic about the wedding. Or the children or the corduroy sofa.

B. n.

An enthusiast (in various senses), esp. (in earliest use) †a person in a state of frenzy attributed to divine inspiration or demonic possession (obsolete); (in later use) a person whose religious beliefs are regarded as mystical, fanatical, or radical (now chiefly historical).

ΘΚΠ

society > faith > aspects of faith > spirituality > inspiration or revelation > [noun] > person having

seera1382

Alumbrado1600

illuminate1602

enthusiastic1605

enthusian1611

enthusiast1612

inspirado1664

entheastic1678

inspired1749

Maharishi1785

muni1785

rishi1794

Mahatma1882

society > faith > aspects of faith > spirituality > inspiration or revelation > [noun] > fancied inspiration > person

enthusiast1548

melancholist1600

enthusiastic1605

1605 Z. Jones tr. P. le Loyer Treat. Specters x. f. 103^v These [mad-men], for that they are but seldom & at times taken with their fits of madnes, are called Enthusiastiques [Fr. Enthusiastiques]; that is, Ful of divine Furie or Fanaticall.

1610 J. Healey tr. St. Augustine Citie of God ii. iv. 56 There we saw the..Enthusiastikes [L. arrepticios], persons rapt with fury.

1677 T. Herbert Some Years Trav. (rev. ed.) 326 The Dervis and other Santoons or Enthusiasticks..express their zeal by turning round.

1692 N. Luttrell Diary in Brief Hist. Relation State Affairs (1857) II. 547 Some troopes were ordered to suppresse and seize upon the ringleaders of these enthusiasticks.

1707 E. Ward Hudibras Redivivus II. x. 17 Enthusiasticks flock'd in Shoales, To fight, not for their Lives, but Souls.

1779 tr. C. F. X. Millot Elements Gen. Hist.: Pt. Second II. 250 The populace were inflamed by enthusiastics.

1829 Christian Repository Oct. 311/1 The leading ministers of other religious denominations will otherwise be tempted to represent your pastors and ministers as a body of ignorant enthusiastics.

1888 Godey's Lady's Bk. Dec. 531/2 How Jack enjoyed a summer on a Salmon River, and what experiences he met with, will fire all young enthusiastics to go and do likewise.

1957 R. L. Colie Light & Enlightenm. vi. 100 Those small groups of pietists or enthusiastics whose dissatisfaction with the Lutheran-Calvinist reformation forced them into a position of comparatively radical protestantism.

2005 R. S. Norman Baptist Way i. 15 Enthusiastics, Quakers, and certain mystics claim that the primary religious authority is the Holy Spirit speaking in the heart.

This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, September 2018; most recently modified version published online March 2022).

单词	enthusiastic
释义	enthusiasticadj.n. Brit. /ᵻnˌθjuːzɪˈastɪk/, /ɛnˌθjuːzɪˈastɪk/, U.S. /ᵻnˌθ(j)uziˈæstɪk/, /ɛnˌθ(j)uziˈæstɪk/ Forms: 1500s–1600s enthusiastike, 1600s enthusiasticke, 1600s enthusiastik, 1600s enthusiastique, 1600s enthysiastick, 1600s–1700s enthusiastick, 1600s– enthusiastic. Origin: Of multiple origins. Partly a borrowing from Latin. Partly a borrowing from Greek. Etymons: Latin enthusiasticus; Greek ἐνθουσιαστικός. Etymology: < (i) post-classical Latin enthusiasticus (a1560 as adjective and noun), and its etymon (ii) ancient Greek ἐνθουσιαστικός inspired, inspiring, exciting < ἐνθουσιαστής (see enthusiast n.) + -ικός -ic suffix. Compare earlier enthusiast n., enthusiasm n.Compare German enthusiastisch (c1530), Italian entusiastico (1579). In use as noun originally after French †enthusiastique (1586 in Middle French in the passage translated in quot. 1605 at sense B.). The usual French adjective is enthousiaste (see enthusiast n.). A. adj. 1. depreciative. a. Designating a person who claims (falsely or erroneously) to receive divine communication or inspiration; designating (a member of) any of various Christian movements believing in, or thought to believe in, private divine revelation as opposed to revelation through scripture; of, relating to, or characterized by such movements or their beliefs. From the 18th cent. also in wider sense: relating to, of the nature of, or characterized by mystical, fanatical, or radical religious delusion. Cf. enthusiast n. 1b. Now historical.Occasionally, e.g. in quot. 1749, spec. designating any of various supposed ancient Christian sects; cf. enthusiast n. 1a. ΘΚΠ society > faith > aspects of faith > spirituality > inspiration or revelation > [adjective] > relating to fancied inspiration spritish1538 enthusiastic1578 enthusiastical1607 enthusiast1862 1578 J. Keltridge Expos., & Readynges 142 (margin) Enthusiastike, very heretikes. 1641 True Char. Untrue Bishop 7 He hateth his enthusiastick fumaticks, who talk so much of the Spirit. 1690 W. Temple Ess. Heroick Virtue v. 105 in Miscellanea: 2nd Pt. Being built upon Foundations wholly Enthusiastick, and thereby very unaccountable to common Reason. 1712 J. Swift Proposal for Eng. Tongue 18 During the Usurpation,..an Infusion of Enthusiastick Jargon prevailed. 1749 D. Hartley Observ. Man ii. ii. 194 The several Enthusiastic Sects that arise from time to time among Christians. a1794 H. Crabb Serm. (1796) i. 3 Some have been agitated with superstitious fears, and others have been deluded by enthusiastic dreams. 1824 Liberal Christian 24 Feb. 192/2 Nothing is innocent which disposes the minds of men to confound a serious christian with an enthusiastic christian. 1864 M. Dods tr. J. P. Lange Life Lord Jesus Christ I. i. iv. 96 The apostles were misled by an enthusiastic excitement. 1954 Amer. Q. 6 151 They rejected as enthusiastic delusion the expectation that the revival itself heralded the second coming. 2009 S. Houghton-Walker J. Clare's Relig. ii. 44 Clare repeatedly is torn between his desire both to be and not to be part of an enthusiastic sect. †b. In non-religious contexts: moved by irrational impulses; fanatically devoted to an organization, cause, belief, etc. Frequently contrasted with rational. Obsolete. ΘΚΠ the mind > mental capacity > perception or cognition > faculty of imagination > faculty of conceiving ideals > [adjective] > devoted to ideals enthusiastical1614 enthusiastic1692 nympholeptic1818 idealistic1829 dreamy1845 starry-eyed1878 nympholept1902 1692 tr. C. de Saint-Évremond Misc. Ess. 34 The Decij, who Sacrificed themselves for the good of a Society whom they went to forsake, seem to me truly Enthusiastick [Fr. de vrais fanatiques]. 1751 S. Johnson Rambler No. 13. 101 There have been some enthusiastic and irrational zealots for friendship. 1775 S. Johnson Taxation no Tyranny 10 An absurd and enthusiastick contempt of interest. 1783 Gentleman's Mag. Nov. 941/1 A man..somewhat of the cast of the late respectable, but enthusiastic, Mr. Alex. Cruden, but more rational. 1850 C. Brontë Let. 20 July (2000) II. 428 Who indeed that has once seen Edinburgh, with its couchant crag-lion, but must see it again in dreams waking or sleeping?.. In dread of becoming enthusiastic I close my letter. 2. a. That imparts divine inspiration or demonic possession; of the nature of, characteristic of, or relating to divine inspiration or demonic possession. Now rare. ΘΚΠ society > faith > aspects of faith > spirituality > inspiration or revelation > [adjective] inspiredc1450 illumined1526 godly-wise1532 revealed1533 illuminate1563 enthusiast1578 lightsome1587 enthusiastical1588 entheate1603 enthusiac1603 enthusiastic1603 illuminated1606 illightened1609 enthean1612 theopneust1647 illuminative1649 entheous1682 revelational1693 entheal1736 entheastic1804 theopneustic1838 theophanic1884 inspirational1888 theophanous1909 Beatrician1943 1603 P. Holland tr. Plutarch Morals 1348 For an instrument..to set it [sc. divination] aworke, we allow a spirit or winde, and an exhalation enthusiasticke [Fr. le vent d'inspiration & l'exhalation; Gk. τὸ δ᾽ ἐνθουσιαστικὸν πνεῦμα καὶ τὴν ἀναθυμίασιν]. 1643 C. Herle Answer to Mis-led Dr. Fearne 32 If there be no other remedy to secure our just Liberties, which I must confesse I cannot foresee by an Enthusiasticke Spirit, or Histories that are past..I would here speake with the Poet. 1756 Poems Moral & Divine 19 Ambiguous Oracles no Demon guides; Enthusiastic Frenzy too subsides. ?1793 D. Parker Friendly Hint at Parting 3 Should I be led into the company of an Insane Person..I should naturally expect a great deal of wild incoherent jargon, and enthusiastic ravings. 1849 W. Fitzgerald tr. W. Whitaker Disputation Holy Script. 295 We do not speak of any enthusiastic influence of the Spirit. 1912 E. K. Francis tr. J. Keble Lect. on Poetry 1832–41 I. xix. 386 Cassandra, when she is on the eve of death, does she not..burst into enthusiastic rapture on mere mention of the nightingale's song? 2015 D. Bradnick in N. Wariboko & A. Yong P. Tillich & Pentecostal Theol. xi. 167 Enthusiastic manifestations associated with possession should not be reduced to derivatives of the human psyche. †b. In extended use: of the nature of, characteristic of, or relating to poetic or artistic inspiration, likened to possession by a god, muse, spirit, etc. Obsolete. ΚΠ 1632 T. Randolph Jealous Lovers iv. iii. 59 Do not the ashes of deceased Poets Inspir'd with sacred fury, carroll forth Enthusiastick raptures? 1646 R. Crashaw Steps to Temple 47 Enthusiasticke flames, such as can give Marrow to my plumpe Genius. 1704 J. Sheffield Rapture in Poet. Misc.: 5th Pt. 86 Now the Enthusiastick Fit is spent, I feel my Weakness, and too late repent... So I review the Sallies of my Pen, And modest Judgment is return'd agen. 1766 H. Lloyd Hist. Late War Germany I. Pref. sig. B3^v In poetry and eloquence, there are many who can..compose, according to the exactest rules. But for want of that enthusiastick and divine fire, their productions are languid and insipid. 1824 M. Blennerhassett Widow of Rock 115 Let the soft and murm'ring flow Of long-lov'd La Belle Riviere, Awake the enthusiastic glow That mantled o'er my heart when there. 3. a. Characterized by, having, or displaying passion or zeal for a cause or principle, or in pursuing an activity or objective; ardent, keen, avid. Of a feeling, belief, etc.: that is rooted in or tantamount to intense passion or zeal.In some quots. perhaps influenced by sense A. 3b. ΘΚΠ the mind > emotion > zeal or enthusiasm > [adjective] needfulOE anguishous?c1225 eager?a1300 throc1330 fierce1377 desirousc1386 affectuousa1400 yeverousa1400 inwardc1402 earnestful?1406 rathe?c1450 zealing1459 increc1480 affectual1483 zealous1526 affectioneda1533 jealous1535 heartyc1540 affectivec1550 earnest1563 pricking1575 forward1587 affectionate1598 passiveless1602 zealful1602 full-hearteda1616 wholehearted1644 intense1645 high1649 covetous1652 thorough-hearted1656 keen as mustard1659 fell1667 fervent1673 smirk1674 zealed1679 prest1697 strenuous1713 enthusiastic1741 enthusiastical1755 whole-souled1821 con amore1828 lyrical1875 mustard1919 gung ho1942 1741 P. Shaw in tr. H. Boerhaave New Method Chem. (ed. 2) II. App. 380 The world is so much obliged to this enthusiastic kind of spirit, that perhaps it ought not to be curb'd. 1790 G. Adams Astron. & Geogr. Ess. (ed. 2) i. 14 Dr. Herschel, to whose ingenuity and assiduity the astronomical world is so much indebted, and whose enthusiastic ardor has revived the spirit of discoveries. 1808 Sir J. Moore in J. C. Moore Narr. Campaign Brit. Army Spain (1809) 294 In aid of an enthusiastic brave people. 1876 J. R. Green Short Hist. Eng. People vii. 361 A burst of enthusiastic joy hailed the accession of Elizabeth. 1914 19th Cent. & After Mar. 580 Into these poor quarters many peeresses ventured in their enthusiastic pursuit of knowledge, not without some risk either. 1988 Washington Post 28 Sept. e3/5 She is unfailingly enthusiastic in her efforts to reduce the amount of saturated fat her family eats. 2016 K. Murphy Behind Wireless v. 132 She was a country lover and an enthusiastic gardener who spent much of her spare time in her cottage garden at Bourne End. b. Characterized by, having, or displaying eagerness, energy, or keen interest; approving, pleased, or optimistic about (also for, over, towards, etc.) something. ΘΚΠ the mind > attention and judgement > esteem > approval or sanction > [adjective] goodeOE agreeable1448 approbatory1548 better1566 favouring1586 approbative1611 applausive1628 pro1650 pleasing1652 favourable1655 approving1702 enthusiastic1777 all for1864 the mind > will > wish or inclination > willingness > [adjective] > eager yevereOE frecka1000 cofc1000 fousOE sharpc1000 anguishous?c1225 eager?a1300 hardya1387 hetera1400 yeverousa1400 belivea1450 forthward1488 yapc1500 ertand1508 tite?a1540 high1649 fell1667 forwardeda1674 agog1683 enthusiastic1777 empressé1878 rearing1904 press-on1948 1777 A. Rogers Hist. Miss Temple II. ii. 21 I was expressing my joy and gratitude in the most enthusiastic manner imaginable, when the gentleman appeared. 1791 E. Burke Let. to Member National Assembly 41 We certainly perceive.., in this writer, a style glowing, animated, enthusiastic. 1838 E. W. Lane in tr. Thousand & One Nights (1839) I. i. Notes 72 Enthusiastic admirers of literature. 1889 Science 1 Feb. 80/2 The residents in Brookline who use the cars regularly in coming into Boston..are enthusiastic over the time saved over the ordinary horse-car. 1929 T. Alexander & B. Parker New Educ. in German Republic iv. 62 It was the custom for enthusiastic geography professors to take their classes on field trips. 1977 Chicago Tribune 2 Oct. xii. 33/3 (advt.) We're looking for a bright, enthusiastic gal, who knows the retail clothing business. 2002 Edmonton (Alberta) Jrnl. (Nexis) 27 July h6 Some very, how shall we say, enthusiastic karaoke performances. 2014 B. Bauer Facts of Life & Death xli. 252 I'm not enthusiastic about the wedding. Or the children or the corduroy sofa. B. n. An enthusiast (in various senses), esp. (in earliest use) †a person in a state of frenzy attributed to divine inspiration or demonic possession (obsolete); (in later use) a person whose religious beliefs are regarded as mystical, fanatical, or radical (now chiefly historical). ΘΚΠ society > faith > aspects of faith > spirituality > inspiration or revelation > [noun] > person having seera1382 Alumbrado1600 illuminate1602 enthusiastic1605 enthusian1611 enthusiast1612 inspirado1664 entheastic1678 inspired1749 Maharishi1785 muni1785 rishi1794 Mahatma1882 society > faith > aspects of faith > spirituality > inspiration or revelation > [noun] > fancied inspiration > person enthusiast1548 melancholist1600 enthusiastic1605 1605 Z. Jones tr. P. le Loyer Treat. Specters x. f. 103^v These [mad-men], for that they are but seldom & at times taken with their fits of madnes, are called Enthusiastiques [Fr. Enthusiastiques]; that is, Ful of divine Furie or Fanaticall. 1610 J. Healey tr. St. Augustine Citie of God ii. iv. 56 There we saw the..Enthusiastikes [L. arrepticios], persons rapt with fury. 1677 T. Herbert Some Years Trav. (rev. ed.) 326 The Dervis and other Santoons or Enthusiasticks..express their zeal by turning round. 1692 N. Luttrell Diary in Brief Hist. Relation State Affairs (1857) II. 547 Some troopes were ordered to suppresse and seize upon the ringleaders of these enthusiasticks. 1707 E. Ward Hudibras Redivivus II. x. 17 Enthusiasticks flock'd in Shoales, To fight, not for their Lives, but Souls. 1779 tr. C. F. X. Millot Elements Gen. Hist.: Pt. Second II. 250 The populace were inflamed by enthusiastics. 1829 Christian Repository Oct. 311/1 The leading ministers of other religious denominations will otherwise be tempted to represent your pastors and ministers as a body of ignorant enthusiastics. 1888 Godey's Lady's Bk. Dec. 531/2 How Jack enjoyed a summer on a Salmon River, and what experiences he met with, will fire all young enthusiastics to go and do likewise. 1957 R. L. Colie Light & Enlightenm. vi. 100 Those small groups of pietists or enthusiastics whose dissatisfaction with the Lutheran-Calvinist reformation forced them into a position of comparatively radical protestantism. 2005 R. S. Norman Baptist Way i. 15 Enthusiastics, Quakers, and certain mystics claim that the primary religious authority is the Holy Spirit speaking in the heart. This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, September 2018; most recently modified version published online March 2022). < adj.n.1578
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