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I rate enthusiasm even above professional skill.
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Meaning of "enthusiasm" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD ENTHUSIASM

From Late Latin enthūsiasmus, from Greek enthousiasmos, from enthousiazein to be possessed by a god, from entheos inspired, from en-² + theos god.
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PRONUNCIATION OF ENTHUSIASM

enthusiasm  [ɪnˈθjuːzɪˌæzəm] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF ENTHUSIASM

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Enthusiasm is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES ENTHUSIASM MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Enthusiasm

Enthusiasm originally meant inspiration or possession by a divine afflatus or by the presence of a god. Johnson's Dictionary, the first comprehensive dictionary of the English language, defines enthusiasm as "a vain belief of private revelation; a vain confidence of divine favour or communication." In current English vernacular the word simply means intense enjoyment, interest, or approval. Originally, an enthusiast was a person possessed by a god. Applied by the Greeks to manifestations of divine possession, by Apollo, or by Dionysus, the term enthusiasm was also used in a transferred or figurative sense. Socrates taught that the inspiration of poets is a form of enthusiasm. Its uses were confined to a belief in religious inspiration, or to intense religious fervour or emotion. Thus, a Syrian sect of the 4th century was known as the Enthusiasts. They believed that "by perpetual prayer, ascetic practices and contemplation, man could become inspired by the Holy Spirit, in spite of the ruling evil spirit, which the fall had given to him". From their belief in the efficacy of prayer, they were also known as Euchites.

Definition of enthusiasm in the English dictionary

The first definition of enthusiasm in the dictionary is ardent and lively interest or eagerness. Other definition of enthusiasm is an object of keen interest; passion. Enthusiasm is also extravagant or unbalanced religious fervour.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH ENTHUSIASM


autoschediasm
ˌɔːtəʊˈskɛdɪˌæzəm
blepharospasm
ˈblɛfərəʊˌspæzəm
bronchospasm
ˈbrɒŋkəʊˌspæzəm
chasm
ˈkæzəm
chiasm
ˈkaɪæzəm
chiliasm
ˈkɪlɪˌæzəm
cytoplasm
ˈsaɪtəʊˌplæzəm
ectoplasm
ˈɛktəʊˌplæzəm
fantasm
ˈfæntæzəm
hypochondriasm
ˌhaɪpəˈkɒndrɪˌæzəm
iconoclasm
aɪˈkɒnəˌklæzəm
neoplasm
ˈniːəʊˌplæzəm
orgasm
ˈɔːɡæzəm
overenthusiasm
ˌəʊvərɪnˈθjuːzɪˌæzəm
phantasm
ˈfæntæzəm
plasm
ˈplæzəm
plateasm
ˈplætɪˌæzəm
sarcasm
ˈsɑːkæzəm
spasm
ˈspæzəm
vasospasm
ˈveɪzəʊˌspæzəm

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE ENTHUSIASM

enthralled
enthraller
enthralling
enthrallment
enthralment
enthrone
enthronement
enthronisation
enthronise
enthronization
enthronize
enthuse
enthused
enthusiast
enthusiastic
enthusiastical
enthusiastically
enthymematic
enthymematical
enthymeme

WORDS THAT END LIKE ENTHUSIASM

alloplasm
archiplasm
archoplasm
axoplasm
cataclasm
cataplasm
deuteroplasm
endoplasm
germ plasm
idioplasm
isochasm
laryngospasm
nerdgasm
periplasm
pleonasm
protoplasm
sarcoplasm
somatoplasm
trophoplasm
wasm

Synonyms and antonyms of enthusiasm in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «ENTHUSIASM»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «enthusiasm» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of enthusiasm

Translation of «enthusiasm» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF ENTHUSIASM

Find out the translation of enthusiasm to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of enthusiasm from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «enthusiasm» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

积极性
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

entusiasmo
570 millions of speakers

English

enthusiasm
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

उत्साह
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

حَمَاس
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

энтузиазм
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

entusiasmo
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

উদ্যম
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

enthousiasme
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Semangat
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Enthusiasmus
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

熱意
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

열의
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Semangat
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

sự nhiệt tình
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

உற்சாகம்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

उत्साह
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

coşku
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

entusiasmo
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

entuzjazm
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

ентузіазм
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

entuziasm
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

ενθουσιασμός
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

entoesiasme
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

entusiasm
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

entusiasme
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of enthusiasm

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «ENTHUSIASM»

The term «enthusiasm» is very widely used and occupies the 14.012 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «ENTHUSIASM» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «enthusiasm» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «enthusiasm» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about enthusiasm

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10 QUOTES WITH «ENTHUSIASM»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word enthusiasm.
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Mohammad Hamid Ansari
I extend my greetings and good wishes to all our citizens on the joyous occasion of Deepawali. The festival of lights, celebrated with gaiety and enthusiasm all over the country, signifies the victory of good over evil and is an appropriate occasion for us to resolve to follow the high ideals in life.
2
Edward Appleton
I rate enthusiasm even above professional skill.
3
Giorgio Armani
China approaches fashion with strong enthusiasm. And I believe that this enthusiasm can be translated into something interesting, economically speaking. Not only for my brand, but also for other brands.
4
Bruce Barton
If you can give your child only one gift, let it be enthusiasm.
5
Henry Bessemer
At this period the enthusiasm of the amateur was fast giving way to a more steady commercial instinct, and I let no opportunity slip of improving my position, but I felt that I was still labouring under the disadvantage of not having acquired some technical profession.
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Helena Blavatsky
To act wisely when the time for action comes, to wait patiently when it is time for repose, put man in accord with the tides. Ignorance of this law results in periods of unreasoning enthusiasm on the one hand, and depression on the other.
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Christian Nestell Bovee
Enthusiasm is the inspiration of everything great. Without it no man is to be feared, and with it none despised.
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Emanuel Cleaver
Hope is the motivation that empowers the unemployed, enabling them to get out of bed every single morning with unbounded enthusiasm as they look for work.
9
Isaac D'Israeli
Enthusiasm is that secret and harmonious spirit which hovers over the production of genius.
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Artur Davis
We have built a genuine level of enthusiasm and goodwill with people throughout this district. People are really excited about the possibilities this election holds, not just for this district, but because of the message Alabama sent to the rest of the country.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «ENTHUSIASM»

Discover the use of enthusiasm in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to enthusiasm and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Enthusiasm: The Kantian Critique of History
Enthusiasm is Lyotard's most elaborate and provocative statement on the politics of the sublime.
Jean-François Lyotard, Georges Van den Abbeele, 2009
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Enthusiasm Makes the Difference
" -- Norman Vincent Peale If you have a tough time coping with life's disturbances, disappointments, and challenges, this book is for you. Dr. Peale offers a simple, sure-fire solution for stress: a healthy dose of enthusiasm.
Dr. Norman Vincent Peale, 2003
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Enthusiasm!: Formulas, Stories and Insights
Do you wish you could live a more joyful life? Have you ever wondered why some people seem to take on new challenges in a positive, confident way while others are simply glad to get through their day? If so, you have the right book.
Zelig Pliskin, 2002
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Enthusiasm
Julie and Ashleigh, high school sophomores and Jane Austen fans, seem to fall for the same Mr. Darcy-like boy and struggle to hide their true feelings from one another while rehearsing for a school musical. Reprint.
Polly Shulman, 2008
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Curb Your Enthusiasm and Philosophy: Awaken the Social ...
This book revolves around Curb-Larry, the character that the real Larry David plays on HBO’s popular television series: his outlook on life, his unusual ways of interacting with people, his inability or unwillingness to conform to the ...
Mark Ralkowski, 2013
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Enthusiasm
Through Enthusiasm, readers will be affected by the author's wonderful story. Filled with hope and inspiration, strength and enthusiasm, this novel will draw out the best within its readers' hearts and minds.
Fida R. Abbott, 2010
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The Motivated Student: Unlocking the Enthusiasm for Learning
A guide to helping students tap into their intrinsic motivation for learning in the classroom.
Robert A. Sullo, 2009
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Enthusiasm
This refreshing approach to happiness acknowledges the capacity for personal enthusiasm through the experience of God's constant presence in the heart.
Swami Chidvilasananda, Gurumayi Chidvilasananda, 1997
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Pretty, Pretty, Pretty Good: Larry David and the Making of ...
Pretty, Pretty, Pretty Good ' titled after Larry's key catchphrase ' also explores Larry's on- and off-screen relationships with famous pals like Richard Lewis, Ted Danson, Mary Steenburgen, and the cast of Seinfeld, and contains an in ...
Josh Levine, 2010
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American Genesis: A Century of Invention and Technological ...
The book that helped earn Thomas P. Hughes his reputation as one of the foremost historians of technology of our age and a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize in 1990, American Genesis tells the sweeping story of America's technological ...
Thomas P. Hughes, 2004

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «ENTHUSIASM»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term enthusiasm is used in the context of the following news items.
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Fitness trackers selling well but enthusiasm often drops
Although sales of Fitbit and other fitness trackers are strong, many of their owners lose enthusiasm for them once the novelty of knowing how ... «CTV News, Jul 15»
2
One big change bolstering gene therapy enthusiasm? Better viral …
Gene therapy involves fixing faulty DNA by using viral delivery systems to deliver corrective genes into the body. Gene therapy studies have ... «BioPharma Dive, Jul 15»
3
Rampal power plant bid deadline extended again, amid scant …
... forest has extended its bid submission deadline a second time, because earlier invitations for bids have met with scant enthusiasm. «DhakaTribune, Jul 15»
4
Dundas looking for enthusiasm in first pre-season encounter
NEW Witton Albion boss Scott Dundas hopes his side can take the enthusiasm showing in training into their first pre-season fixture this ... «Northwich Guardian, Jul 15»
5
EDITORIAL: Time to show some Pan Am enthusiasm
With athletic events now underway, there's plenty of enthusiasm from volunteers and athletes. And if sports just isn't your thing, there's no end of ... «insideTORONTO.com, Jul 15»
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Wet Weather Doesn't Dampen Enthusiasm At Ichthus
It seems like it's an Ichthus tradition to have some sort of crazy weather. Now this year, despite a change of venue to the Kentucky Horse Park, ... «LEX18 Lexington KY News, Jul 15»
7
CNN Reporter 'Startled' by Enthusiasm Gap Clinton's Facing in Iowa …
CNN national political reporter Maeve Reston said she was “startled“ Tuesday by the enthusiasm gap being faced by Democratic presidential ... «Washington Free Beacon, Jul 15»
8
Cuban Fined $25000 For Premature Enthusiasm
SALT LAKE CITY, UT - OCTOBER 31: Owner of Dallas Mavericks Mark Cuban yells at the officials during a game against the Utah Jazz during ... «NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth, Jul 15»
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Bernie closes the enthusiasm gap over Hillary on Twitter
Hillary Clinton may be the focus of the mainstream media, but Bernie Sanders has closed the enthusiasm gap on Twitter. Zignal Labs, our ... «Washington Post, Jul 15»
10
PAN AM GAMES: North York sports fan shares enthusiasm in role of …
“I am excited to bring my enthusiasm and charisma to this role and spread my infectious personality to everyone I come in contact with,” she ... «insideTORONTO.com, Jul 15»

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