Word
enthusiasm
Phoneticsen·thu·si·asm
US/ɪnˈθuziˌæzəm/
UK/ɛnθjˈuːzɪˌæzəm/
Definitions
01excitement and interest
B1 · Intermediate Uncountable noun
n. a strong feeling of excitement and interest in an activity or subject.
n. the quality of being eager and showing strong interest or approval. Uncountable in this general sense.
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“The students showed great enthusiasm for the new science project.”
“Despite the initial setbacks, the team maintained their enthusiasm for the project, eventually securing the funding they needed.”
Pitfall
He has a lot of enthusiasm to his work.
He has a lot of enthusiasm for his work.
Use the preposition 'for' to show what someone is enthusiastic about.
Antonyms
02a hobby or interest
B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun
n. a specific activity or subject that you are very interested in.
n. a particular subject or activity that inspires intense interest. Countable in this sense.
“One of his main enthusiasms is collecting old vinyl records.”
“Her academic enthusiasms were varied, ranging from medieval architecture to modern particle physics.”
03religious frenzy
C2 · Proficiency Uncountable noun Religion Archaic · Literary
n. a historical word for feeling like a god is controlling your mind or spirit.
n. a historical or literary sense referring to divine inspiration or a state of religious frenzy.
“The old books described the prophet's speech as a product of divine enthusiasm.”
“In eighteenth-century discourse, the term 'enthusiasm' often carried a negative connotation, suggesting a dangerous and irrational religious delusion.”
Synonyms
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “enthusiasm” in context.
Verb
01. curb your enthusiasm
“You should curb your enthusiasm until we are sure the deal is finalized.”
verb + possessive + noun
02. dampen their enthusiasm
“The heavy rain didn't dampen their enthusiasm for the outdoor concert.”
verb + possessive + noun
03. show great enthusiasm
“The students showed great enthusiasm for the new science project.”
verb + adj + noun
Adjective
04. boundless enthusiasm
“She is known for her boundless enthusiasm and positive attitude at work.”
adj + noun
05. initial enthusiasm
“His initial enthusiasm for the hobby faded after a few weeks.”
adj + noun
Noun
06. lack of enthusiasm
“The manager was disappointed by the team's apparent lack of enthusiasm.”
noun + of + noun
Preposition
07. with enthusiasm
“The children greeted the news of the school trip with enthusiasm.”
prep + noun
Real-World Examples
“He’s he’s full of ideas … we need people like him because he’s full of energy and enthusiasm,” he told ABC’s Radio National on Friday.” “I have enjoyed it so much that I went back to the rest of the game with new enthusiasm for attracting new Pokémon and rebuilding the ruined planet that humans left behind for them.” Etymology
First attested from 1603, from Middle French enthousiasme, from Late Latin enthusiasmus, from Ancient Greek ἐνθουσιασμός (enthousiasmós), from ἐν (en, “in”) + θεός (theós, “god”) + οὐσία (ousía, “essence”).
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
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ADJECTIVE
ADVERB
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- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Common
- Level
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