enthusiasm (/ɪnˈθjuː.zi.æz.əm/)
noun · Intermediate · Emotions & Feelings
🔊 /ɪnˈθjuː.zi.æz.əm/
Meaning
Meaning: eager interest
A strong feeling of excited interest in or enjoyment of something.
Examples
🗣 Her enthusiasm for the new project was so infectious that the whole team felt energised.
Etymology
From Greek ‘enthousiasmos’ (divine inspiration), from ‘entheos’ (god within).
How & Where It’s Used
Expresses keen, energetic eagerness for an activity or idea.
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Tags: emotion, happiness