enthusiasm

Definition for enthusiasm

noun as in keen interest, excitement

Strongest matches

ardor, devotion, eagerness, emotion, energy, feeling, fervor, frenzy, fury, intensity, interest, joy, passion, spirit, warmth, zeal

Strong matches

activity, avidity, conviction, craze, dash, earnestness, ecstasy, exhilaration, fad, fanaticism, fever, fieriness, fire, flame, flare, gaiety, glow, go, heat, hilarity, hobby, impetuosity, joyfulness, keenness, life, mania, mirth, nerve, oomph, orgasm, pep, rapture, relish, snap, transport, vehemence, verve, vim, vivacity, zest

Weak matches

ardency, red heat, zealousness, élan

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All these years later, the response has apparently not dampened his enthusiasm for the idea.

From Salon

"Saudi Arabia is trying to be an entertainment centre, and things like this comedy festival really help. There's a lot of enthusiasm here, especially among young Saudis."

From BBC

But Shalhoub, best known these days as one of the stars of “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel,” makes up for his lack of knowledge with utter enthusiasm.

From Los Angeles Times

Are you letting that enthusiasm sink in, or are you trying not to dance before you get into the end zone like Russ?

From Los Angeles Times

But greeted by a full house’s demonstratively embracing thankful enthusiasm, he beamed, the hesitant posture turning into ownership.

From Los Angeles Times

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