enthusiasm

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Pronunciation

• IPA: /ɪnˈθjuːzɪæz(ə)m/, /ɛn-/
• (yod dropping) IPA: /-θuː-/

Noun

enthusiasm

1. (obsolete or historical) Possession by a god; divine inspiration or frenzy.
2. Intensity of feeling; excited interest or eagerness.
3. Something in which one is keenly interested.
   • 1968, Central States Archaeological Journal (volumes 15-16, page 154)

     My main enthusiasm is attending and seeing the progress and interest of collectors, to meet old friends, and hopefully to make new friends.

Related terms

• enthuse
• enthusiast
• enthusiastic
• enthusiastically

Translations

• French: enthousiasme

Translations

• French: enthousiasme, passion
• German: Begeisterung, Enthusiasmus, Schwärmerei
• Italian: entusiasmo, foga
• Portuguese: entusiasmo
• Russian: энтузиа́зм
• Spanish: entusiasmo

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