enthusiasm
/ɪnˈθuziæzəm/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: enthusiasms
Sense 1
Meaning · English
An intensity of feeling; an excited interest or eagerness.
Noun
Examples
Try to curb your enthusiasm.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Something in which one is keenly interested.
Noun
Examples
My main enthusiasm is attending and seeing the progress and interest of collectors, to meet old friends, and hopefully to make new friends.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “enthusiasm” mean?
An intensity of feeling; an excited interest or eagerness.
Is “enthusiasm” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.