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enthusiasm

enthusiasm [noun]

a feeling of energetic interest in a particular subject or activity and an eagerness to be involved in it

US /ɪnˈθuː.zi.æz.əm/ 
UK /ɪnˈθjuː.zi.æz.əm/ 
Example: 

Her enthusiasm made everyone else interested.

Oxford Essential Dictionary

enthusiasm

 noun (no plural)
a strong feeling of wanting to do something or liking something:
The pupils showed great enthusiasm for the new project.

 

Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English

enthusiasm

enthusiasm W3 /ɪnˈθjuːziæzəm $ ɪnˈθuː-/ BrE AmE noun
[Word Family: noun: ↑enthusiasm, ↑enthusiast; verb: ↑enthuse; adverb: ↑enthusiastically ≠ UNENTHUSIASTICALLY; adjective: ↑enthusiastic ≠ UNENTHUSIASTIC]
[Date: 1500-1600; Language: Greek; Origin: enthousiasmos, from entheos 'filled (by a god) with sudden strong abilities', from theos 'god']
1. [uncountable] a strong feeling of interest and enjoyment about something and an eagerness to be involved in it:
Gillian and Darren greeted the speakers with great enthusiasm.
We went along to the local diving club, full of enthusiasm.
They go about their tasks with little enthusiasm.
enthusiasm for
Britain’s apparent lack of enthusiasm for such a scheme
Employers showed little enthusiasm for the new regulations.
He shares your enthusiasm for jazz.
I left university fired with enthusiasm for work.
A delay of two hours did not dampen their enthusiasm.
2. [countable] formal an activity or subject that someone is very interested in

COLLOCATIONS
■ verbs
have enthusiasm He never had much enthusiasm for work.
show enthusiasm The younger children showed little enthusiasm for the game.
lose (your) enthusiasm The diet started well, but I lost enthusiasm after a while.
arouse/generate enthusiasm formal (=make people feel enthusiastic) The changes to the timetable failed to arouse enthusiasm amongst the staff.
dampen sb’s enthusiasm (=cause people to be unenthusiastic) The rain had dampened our enthusiasm.
share sb’s enthusiasm I’m afraid I don’t share my husband’s enthusiasm for camping.
fire sb’s enthusiasm (=make someone feel very enthusiastic) At high school, Mr Jones really fired my enthusiasm for history.
■ adjectives
infectious (=spreading from one person to another) Her enthusiasm was infectious.
great/much/considerable enthusiasm There was considerable enthusiasm for the idea of a party.
enormous/tremendous enthusiasm He always plays with tremendous enthusiasm.
genuine/real enthusiasm She talked about the project with genuine enthusiasm.
boundless/unbounded enthusiasm formal (=very great) I’d like to thank the design team for their boundless enthusiasm.
little enthusiasm (=not much enthusiasm) In the nearby villages, there’s little enthusiasm for the airport.
initial enthusiasm (=happening at the beginning, but not lasting) After a few months, their initial enthusiasm had started to wane.
renewed enthusiasm (=starting again, with increased energy or interest) After lunch, she went about the task with renewed enthusiasm.
youthful enthusiasm (=enthusiasm that is typical of young people) The team has just the right mix of youthful enthusiasm and experience.
■ phrases
with/without enthusiasm The proposal has been greeted with enthusiasm by both parties.
(be) full of enthusiasm (=very enthusiastic) He entered politics full of enthusiasm, but that gradually disappeared.
be brimming/bursting/bubbling with enthusiasm (=be very excited and enthusiastic) Andrea’s voice was brimming with enthusiasm when she told John her plans.
be fired (up) with enthusiasm (=be very enthusiastic and keen to do something) She came back from the course fired up with enthusiasm.
a wave/burst/surge of enthusiasm (=a sudden feeling of enthusiasm) The new year began with a fresh wave of enthusiasm.
a lack of enthusiasm My lack of enthusiasm for his suggestion made him angry.

Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

enthusiasm

en·thu·si·asm [enthusiasm enthusiasms]   [ɪnˈθjuːziæzəm]    [ɪnˈθuːziæzəm]  noun
1. uncountable a strong feeling of excitement and interest in sth and a desire to become involved in it
~ (for sth) I can't say I share your enthusiasm for the idea.
He had a real enthusiasm for the work.
~ (for doing sth) 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. countable (formal) 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’).  
Example Bank:
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.

Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary

Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary - 4th Edition
 

enthusiasm / ɪnˈθjuː.zi.æz. ə m /   / -ˈθuː- / noun

B2 [ U ] a feeling of energetic interest in a particular subject or activity and an eagerness to be involved in it:

One of the good things about teaching young children is their enthusiasm.

After the accident he lost his enthusiasm for the sport.

I just can't work up (= start to feel) any enthusiasm for the whole project.

[ C ] a subject or activity that interests you very much:

One of his greatest enthusiasms was yoga.

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Collins COBUILD Advanced Learner’s English Dictionary

enthusiasm

[ɪnθju͟ːziæzəm, AM -θu͟ː-]
 
 enthusiasms
 1) N-VAR: oft N for n/-ing Enthusiasm is great eagerness to be involved in a particular activity which you like and enjoy or which you think is important.
  The lack of enthusiasm for unification among most West Germans fills him with disappointment...
  Their skill, enthusiasm and running has got them in the team.
 2) N-COUNT: oft with poss An enthusiasm is an activity or subject that interests you very much and that you spend a lot of time on.
  Draw him out about his current enthusiasms and future plans.
  Syn:
  interest

 

Merriam-Webster's Advanced Learner's Dictionary

Merriam-Webster's Advanced Learner's Dictionary: 

enthusiasm

en·thu·si·asm /ɪnˈɵuːziˌæzəm, Brit ɪnˈɵjuːziˌæzəm/ noun, pl -asms
1 [noncount] : strong excitement about something : a strong feeling of active interest in something that you like or enjoy
• The party supported its candidate with enthusiasm.
• He seems to lack enthusiasm for the work he's doing.
2 [count] : something causing a feeling of excitement and active interest : a hobby that someone feels enthusiastic about
• Among his latest enthusiasms are sailing and fishing.

 

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