Enthusiasm Lack Great I Shown Noun ɪnˈθjuːziæzəm ɪnˈθuːziæzəm

• 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.

enthusiasm

1. 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.
• 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.
• He has shown little or no enthusiasm for regulating financial markets before now.

Extra Examples

• 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.
• He 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.
• She managed to convey an enthusiasm she 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.
2. something that you are very interested in and spend a lot of time doing
• Reading is one of her many enthusiasms.

Word Origin

• early 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’).