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enthusiasm
What does enthusiasm mean?
enthusiasm (noun): an intensity of feeling; an excited interest or eagerness.
Definition: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
How do you use enthusiasm in a sentence?
- They have a great enthusiasm for country music. (Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0)
How do you pronounce enthusiasm?
/ɪnˈθuziˌæzəm/ (IPA, American English). The app reads every word aloud.
Where does enthusiasm come from?
First attested from 1603, from Middle French enthousiasme.
Etymology: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Words related to enthusiasm
From Princeton WordNet 3.1.
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any relief from exertion; a state of quiet and relaxation
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an intensity of feeling; an excited interest or eagerness
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perception through the intellect; apprehension; awareness
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a collection of facts from which conclusions may be drawn
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