ENTHUSIASM


Meaning of ENTHUSIASM in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ in-ˈthü-zē-ˌa-zəm, en-, also ]

-ˈthyü- noun

Etymology: Greek enthousiasmos, from enthousiazein to be inspired, irregular from entheos inspired, from en- + theos god

Date: 1603

1.

a. : belief in special revelations of the Holy Spirit

b. : religious fanaticism

2.

a. : strong excitement of feeling : ardor

did her work with energy and enthusiasm

b. : something inspiring zeal or fervor

his enthusiasm s include sailing and fishing

Synonyms: see passion

Merriam-Webster's Collegiate English vocabulary.      Энциклопедический словарь английского языка Merriam Webster.