fanatical

[fuh-nat-i-kuhl] / fəˈnæt ɪ kəl /

ADJECTIVE

overenthusiastic

Synonyms

STRONGEST

bigoted dogmatic enthusiastic fervent frenzied impassioned narrow-minded obsessive passionate rabid single-minded stubborn violent zealous

WEAK

biased bugged burning contumacious credulous devoted domineering erratic extreme feverish fiery headstrong high on immoderate impulsive incorrigible infatuated mad monomaniacal nuts for obsessed obstinate opinionated partial partisan possessed prejudiced radical raving turned on unruly visionary wild willful

Antonyms

STRONGEST

apathetic broad-minded calm cool doubting happy indifferent lethargic tolerant unenthusiastic unexcited

WEAK

disinterested dispassionate impartial

Example Sentences

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Third, the military collapse of the caliphate 10 years ago didn’t result only in its territorial disappearance; it also led to the internment of several thousand jihadists fanatical to the point of madness.

From The Wall Street Journal

This is probably better suited to older kids, who won’t be disturbed by the themes, but will still appreciate the fanatical storytelling and stunning animation.

From Salon

As ever, he’s fanatical about what makes a good one.

From The Wall Street Journal

After the loss at Selhurst Park, the trip to Istanbul was arguably the last thing Liverpool needed, walking into this hostile, fanatical atmosphere that is a ready-built stage for sporting theatre.

From BBC

Superstar players, fanatical fans, regular helpings of drama and the sinister side of the game - the Superclasico has it all.

From BBC

fanatical

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