Synonyms for enthusiasm
ɛnˈθu ziˌæz əmen·thu·si·asm

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1. enthusiasm

   The old meaning of enthusiasm implies a pseudo-inspiration, an almost frantic extravagance in behalf of something supposed to be an expression of the divine will. This sense remains as the controlling one in the kindred noun enthusiast. Enthusiasm has now chiefly the meaning of an earnest and commendable devotion, an intense and eager interest. Against the hindrances of the world, nothing great and good can be carried without a certain fervor, intensity, and vehemence; these joined with faith, courage, and hopefulness make enthusiasm. Zeal is burning earnestness, always tending to vigorous action with all the devotion of enthusiasm, tho often without its hopefulness. Compare EAGER.

   Synonyms:
   ardor, devotion, eagerness, earnestness, ecstasy, excitement, extravagance, fanaticism, fervency, fervor, frenzy, inspiration, intensity, passion, rapture, transport, vehemence, warmth, zeal

   Antonyms:
   calculation, calmness, caution, coldness, deadness, dulness, indifference, lukewarmness, policy, prudence, timidity, wariness

Complete Dictionary of Synonyms and AntonymsRate these synonyms:2.0 / 1 vote

1. enthusiasm

   Synonyms:
   excitement, frenzy, sensation, inspiration, transport, rapture, warmth, fervor, fervency, zeal, ardor, vehemence, passion, devotion

   Antonyms:
   coldness, callousness, indifference, disaffection, repugnance, alienation, contempt

Princeton's WordNetRate these synonyms:0.0 / 0 votes

1. enthusiasmnoun

   a feeling of excitement

   Synonyms:
   ebullience, exuberance

2. exuberance, enthusiasm, ebulliencenoun

   overflowing with eager enjoyment or approval

   Synonyms:
   ebullience, exuberance

3. enthusiasmnoun

   a lively interest

   "enthusiasm for his program is growing"

   Synonyms:
   ebullience, exuberance

Matched Categories

1. • Feeling
   • Interest
   • Spirit

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1. enthusiasmnoun

   Synonyms:
   ecstasy (from a belief of being inspired), fanaticism, religious frenzy

2. enthusiasmnoun

   Synonyms:
   ardor, zeal, warmth, earnestness, passion, devotion, heat of imagination, mental excitement

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1. enthusiasmnoun

   Synonyms:
   eagerness, intensity, ardor, fervor, fervency, verve, empressement, unction

   Antonyms:
   indifference, wariness, caution, calmness, lukewarmness

PPDB, the paraphrase databaseRate these paraphrases:5.0 / 1 vote

1. List of paraphrases for "enthusiasm":

   excitement, passion, zeal, fervor, eagerness, zest, gusto, fervour, euro-enthusiasm, exuberance, warmth

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1. Carly Fiorina:

   We had far more money and organization, but he was being carried by a lot of momentum in February and March, and so we were having to spend a lot more money to compete with that, so I don't think organization is enough to offset everything else. You do have to have enthusiasm.

2. Dileita Mohamed Dileita:

   We noticed there is calm ... We see the enthusiasm that has created.

3. Doug Hall:

   Fun is fundamental. There is no way around it. You absolutely must have fun. Without fun, there is no enthusiasm. Without enthusiasm, there is no energy. Without energy, there are only shades of gray.

4. Author Unknown:

   Enthusiasm is very good lubrication for the mind.

5. Carlos Santana, Television program--aired on VH1, september 2000:

   There is nothing more contagious on this planet than enthusiasm.