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 in Erin Lee Carr’s Hulu whodunnit documentary, "Fanatical: The Catfishing of Tegan and Sara," their fans' closeness began creepily bordering on something else.

From Salon • Oct. 18, 2024

Fanatical as a trainer and invariably the first to arrive and the last to leave, Haaland is aware of the need to immerse himself in the necessary rigours required.

From BBC • May 9, 2023

Fanatical ideas can lead to real, even deadly harm.

From Washington Post • Jan. 11, 2021

Fanatical holiday decor along a street of row houses in Baltimore’s Hampden neighborhood is one of the most extravagant light displays anywhere.

From Washington Times • Dec. 20, 2017

Fanatical priestesses of Lil flitted among the people; and these women were a very real danger, for they menaced life in a peculiar way.

From Istar of Babylon A Phantasy by Potter, Margaret Horton

Vocabulary lists containing fanatical

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