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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But during the greatest turnaround that Silicon Valley has ever seen, Jobs was fanatical about one idea: Apple was a place to invent the future, not dwell on the past.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

India captain Suryakumar Yadav admitted Friday "there will be nerves" when India open their T20 World Cup campaign in front of more than 30,000 fanatical home supporters in Mumbai, but vowed to give them "entertainment".

From Barron's • Feb. 6, 2026

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 • Dec. 24, 2025

"He is a workaholic, fanatical and leads from the front. I guess that is why a lot of these younger players who are coming through are working so hard for him and having great success."

From BBC • Mar. 3, 2025

At dinner Pearl talked about the Richardsons as if they were a TV show she was fanatical about.

From "Little Fires Everywhere" by Celeste Ng

fanatical

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