Definition of enthusiam
1. enthusiasm [ n ] overflowing with enthusiasm
Used in print:(Max F. Millikan and Donald L. M. Blackmer,...)
We should spread the view that planning and national development are serious matters which call_for effort as_well_as enthusiasm .
(Philip Jos‚ Farmer, The Lovers....)
`` That it had found a planet on which human_beings could live and which was already inhabited by sentient beings '' ! said Hal , forgetting in his enthusiasm that he had not been asked to speak .
Synonyms enthusiasm ebullience exuberance Related Terms liveliness lyricism2. enthusiasm [ n ] a feeling of excitement
Used in print:(Brand Blanshard, "The Emotive Theory," Robert...)
It is as empty as the word `` Hurrah '' would be when there was no enthusiasm behind it .
Synonyms enthusiasm Related Terms feeling eagerness gusto technophilia exuberance3. enthusiasm [ n ] a lively interest
Examples:
"enthusiasm for his program is growing"
(The Atlanta Constitution...)
State_Party_Chairman_James_W._Dorsey added that enthusiasm was picking_up for a state rally to be held Sept. 8 in Savannah at which newly elected Texas Sen._John_Tower will be the featured speaker .
Synonyms enthusiasm Related Terms interest balletomania AnglomaniaSimilar Spelling
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