enthusiasm
gb/ɪnθˈuziˌæzəm/ us/ɪnθˈuziˌæzəm/
B1
English
~ 2700
Senses
0 senses
Noun
B1
state
1
Strong excitement or interest
A very strong feeling of being happy and interested in something.
Usage pattern:
[someone]'s enthusiasm for [something]
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'enthusiasm' with 'energy'. Energy refers to physical strength or activity, while enthusiasm is an emotional state of interest and excitement.
Synonyms
excitement (Focuses more on the high-energy emotional state, sometimes momentary.)
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eagerness (Highlights the desire to do or experience something rather than the emotional high.)
Antonyms
apathy (Lack of interest or concern; the opposite emotional state.)
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indifference (Neutral lack of feeling or preference toward something.)
Collocations
show enthusiasm
|full of enthusiasm
|enthusiasm for
|lose enthusiasm
|generate enthusiasm
Themes
emotions
|daily life
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Examples
- Her enthusiasm for the project inspired the whole team.
- The teacher's enthusiasm made the lesson much more enjoyable.
- He lost his enthusiasm for running after injuring his knee.
- The crowd's enthusiasm grew as the band came on stage.
- She greeted us with enthusiasm despite the early hour.
Learner examples
- I have great enthusiasm for learning English.
- The children showed enthusiasm for the game.
- Her enthusiasm makes everyone happy.
- He lost his enthusiasm after a long day.
- We could see their enthusiasm in their faces.
Grammar
Dictionary form
enthusiasm
IPA
GB/ɪnθˈuziˌæzəm/
US/ɪnθˈuziˌæzəm/
Syllables & stress
en - thu - si - asm (4 syllables)
Stress on 2nd syllable (thu)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: enthusiasm
- Plural: enthusiasm, enthusiasms
Word family
Forms
enthusiasms
noun
Core family
Related words
enthuse
verb C1
Negative and opposite forms
unenthusiastic
adjective C1
unenthusiastically
adverb
Advanced or less common
overenthusiastic
adjective
Expressions
generate enthusiasm
1/d͡ʒˈɛnɚˌeɪt ɪnθˈuziˌæzəm/
fixed phrase
Cause excitement and interest
To make people feel happy and interested about something.
Examples
- The coach's speech generated enthusiasm among the players.
- The new policy failed to generate much enthusiasm.
lose enthusiasm
1/lˈuz ɪnθˈuziˌæzəm/
fixed phrase
Stop feeling excited or interested
To no longer feel happy or interested about something you liked before.
Examples
- He lost his enthusiasm for painting after moving to the city.
- They began the work with energy but soon lost enthusiasm.
with enthusiasm
1/wˈɪθ ɪnθˈuziˌæzəm/
fixed phrase
In an excited and interested way
Doing something in a way that shows you are very happy and interested in it.
Examples
- She accepted the invitation with enthusiasm.
- The students answered the questions with enthusiasm.