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Definitions

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

If the 55-year-old Asturian can bring the Champions League to Paris for the first time, PSG's fanatical ultras will be believe he can also walk on water.

From BBC • May 30, 2025

Mr. Bass had no doubt instructed him not to delay, and he, in his fanatical fashion, took this to mean that we should drive our mounts and ourselves to exhaustion.

From "The Shakespeare Stealer" by Gary L. Blackwood