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enthusiasm

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ɪnˈθuːziæzəm/ · UK /ɪnˈθjuːziæzəm/

enthusiasm means: A strong feeling of interest and excitement about something.

noun

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A strong feeling of interest and excitement about something.

  • She showed great enthusiasm.
  • His enthusiasm for music inspired us.
  • The children joined the game with enthusiasm.

How to use it: enthusiasm for something (He has great enthusiasm for his new job.)

Similar words: eagerness, excitement

Opposites: apathy, indifference

Common phrases: enthusiasm for something, great enthusiasm, with enthusiasm

Questions about enthusiasm

What does enthusiasm mean?

A strong feeling of interest and excitement about something.

What is enthusiasm in other languages?

Türkçe: heyecan · Español: entusiasmo · Français: enthousiasme · Deutsch: Begeisterung · Italiano: entusiasmo · 日本語: 熱意

How do you pronounce enthusiasm?

In American English /ɪnˈθuːziæzəm/; in British English /ɪnˈθjuːziæzəm/.

How do you use enthusiasm in a sentence?

She showed great enthusiasm. His enthusiasm for music inspired us.

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