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en·thu·si·asm
\-üzēˌazəm sometimes -zēəzəm\ noun
(-s)
Etymology: Greek enthousiasmos, from enthousiazein to be inspired, from entheos, enthous inspired, from en- en- (II) + -theos, -thous (from theos god) — more at the-
1. archaic : inspiration by a god or other superhuman power : divine possession or frenzy
2. archaic : a state of impassioned emotion : exaltation of feelings : transport, ecstasy; especially : excessive or extravagant display of religious emotion
< conservative churchmen frowned on the enthusiasm and mystical tendency of his sermons >
3.
a. : strong excitement of feeling on behalf of a cause or a subject : ardent zeal or interest : fervor
< supported the party's candidate with enthusiasm >
< the play aroused his enthusiasm >
b. : something that inspires or is pursued or regarded with ardent zeal or fervor
< his enthusiasm is sailing >
< the great literary realists were his enthusiasms >
Synonyms: see passion |