- [uncountable, singular] a strong feeling of excitement and interest in something and a desire to become involved in it
- Her voice was full of enthusiasm.
- The news was greeted with a lack of enthusiasm by those at the meeting.
- Bella responded with great enthusiasm.
- ‘I don't mind,’ she said, without much enthusiasm.
- The threat of violence did not dampen the enthusiasm of voters.
- enthusiasm for something I can't say I share your enthusiasm for the idea.
- He had a real enthusiasm for the work.
- She never lost her enthusiasm for teaching.
- enthusiasm for doing something He has shown little or no enthusiasm for regulating financial markets before now.
Extra ExamplesTopics Feelingsb2- Both sides have shown a distinct lack of enthusiasm for discussion.
- Cruise brings a lot of energy and enthusiasm to his roles.
- Few people expressed enthusiasm about the current leaders.
- She accepted the invitation with feigned enthusiasm.
- He tried to hide the boyish enthusiasm bubbling up inside him.
- I look forward to the challenge ahead with great enthusiasm.
- She grinned, unable to contain her enthusiasm.
- He managed to convey an enthusiasm he did not feel.
- The cruise director demonstrated boundless enthusiasm and energy.
- The idea aroused immense enthusiasm among party workers.
- The initial enthusiasm for the project was wearing off.
- The team have shown enthusiasm and commitment.
- The trip has fired his enthusiasm for all things French.
- This weather would dampen anyone's enthusiasm for swimming.
- We went about our task with renewed enthusiasm.
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- burning
- enormous
- extraordinary
- …
- burst
- surge
- be full of
- feel
- have
- …
- bubble over
- bubble up
- grow
- …
- with enthusiasm
- without enthusiasm
- enthusiasm about
- …
- somebody can’t contain their enthusiasm
- energy and enthusiasm
- a lack of enthusiasm
- …
- [countable] (formal) something that you are very interested in and spend a lot of time doing
- Reading is one of her many enthusiasms.
Word Originearly 17th cent. (originally referring to religious fervour): from French enthousiasme, or via late Latin from Greek enthousiasmos, from enthous ‘possessed by a god, inspired’ (based on theos ‘god’).
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