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Enthusiasm I Share Idea Lack Noun Bre ɪnˈθjuːziæzəm

Word enthusiasm
WordType (noun)
Phonetic BrE / ɪnˈθjuːziæzəm / NAmE / ɪnˈθuːziæzəm /
Example
  • 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.
  • the news was greeted with a lack of enthusiasm by those at the meeting.
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enthusiasm

(noun)BrE / ɪnˈθjuːziæzəm / NAmE / ɪnˈθuːziæzəm /
  1. a strong feeling of excitement and interest in something and a desire to become involved in it
    • 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.
    • The news was greeted with a lack of enthusiasm by those at the meeting.
    • ‘I don't mind,’ she said, without much enthusiasm.
    • full of enthusiasm
  2. something that you are very interested in and spend a lot of time doing
    • Reading is one of her many enthusiasms.

    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.
    • Her voice was full of enthusiasm.
    • 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.
    • I can’t say I share your enthusiasm for the idea.

    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’).
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