Word
enthusiast
Phoneticsen·thu·si·ast, stress on the second syllable
US/ɛnˈθuziˌæst/
UK/ɛnθjˈuːzɪˌæst/
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Countable noun
Definition
n. someone who loves a specific hobby or subject and spends a lot of time on it.
n. a person filled with or guided by enthusiasm for a specific pursuit or interest.
Examples
“He is a classic car enthusiast.”
“The local hiking club attracts every outdoor enthusiast in the county during the summer months.”
“Despite being a lifelong photography enthusiast, she rarely shared her work publicly, preferring to keep her extensive collection of landscape prints for her own personal enjoyment.”
Examples
simple
“He is a classic car enthusiast.”
contextual
“The local hiking club attracts every outdoor enthusiast in the county during the summer months.”
complex
“Despite being a lifelong photography enthusiast, she rarely shared her work publicly, preferring to keep her extensive collection of landscape prints for her own personal enjoyment.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “enthusiast” in context.
Verb
01. attract the enthusiast
“The vintage car show managed to attract enthusiasts from all over the country.”
verb + noun
02. cater to enthusiasts
“The boutique hotel caters to wine enthusiasts by offering private tastings and vineyard tours.”
verb + prep + noun
Adjective
03. avid enthusiast
“As an avid enthusiast of classical music, she rarely misses a performance at the local concert hall.”
adj + noun
04. keen enthusiast
“The club is looking for keen enthusiasts who are willing to volunteer for weekend restoration projects.”
adj + noun
05. lifelong enthusiast
“A lifelong enthusiast of astronomy, he spent his retirement building a private observatory in his garden.”
adj + noun
Noun
06. enthusiast for photography
“Even a casual enthusiast for photography can appreciate the stunning lighting in these portraits.”
noun + prep + noun
07. fitness enthusiast
“The new smartwatch is specifically designed to track the performance metrics of the dedicated fitness enthusiast.”
noun + noun
08. outdoor enthusiast
“The national park offers a variety of challenging trails that will satisfy any outdoor enthusiast.”
noun + noun
Usage
Often followed by the preposition 'of' or preceded by a modifying noun to specify the area of interest.
Real-World Examples
“Cars queued on coastal roads as eclipse enthusiasts gathered on beaches from Whitstable to Goring-by-Sea.” “Large crowds at viewing sites across the UK and Europe reacted with gasps and cheers, with astronomy enthusiasts saying it served as a reminder of how "amazing" the Universe is.” “A growing global trade in mummified human remains has been described by academics as “a real mummy’s curse” that poses a serious health risk to its enthusiasts and the postal services they use.” Etymology
From Ancient Greek ἐνθουσιαστής (enthousiastḗs, “an enthusiast, a zealot”), from ἐνθουσιάζειν (enthousiázein, “(intransitive) be inspired or possessed by a god, be rapt, be in ecstasy, (transitive) inspire”): see enthusiasm.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Synonyms
Antonyms
- 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.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL 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: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- C1 · AdvancedOxford
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