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    [Noun]  | "en*thu*si*asm" | \ in-ˈthü-zē-ˌa-zəm \


    1: strong excitement of feeling : ardor

    2: something inspiring zeal or fervor

    3: belief in special revelations of the Holy Spirit


    Origin: 1595 ;

     Borrowed from Late Latin & Greek; Late Latin enthūsiasmos "inspiration, frenzy," borrowed from Greek enthousiasmós, from enthousiázein "to be inspired or possessed by a god" (re-formation of entheázein —perhaps by crossing with thysiázein "to sacrifice"— verbal derivative of éntheos, énthous "possessed by a god, inspired," from en- {see: |en-:2|en-:2} + -theos, adjectival derivative of theós "god") + -asmos, variant after -i- of -ismos {see: |-ism|-ism};

    [Noun]  | "enthusiasm" 


    1: a practice or interest that is very popular for a short time;


      * e.g., " ... this year's enthusiasm is often next year's laughingstock "





    2: urgent desire or interest;


      * e.g., " ... in my enthusiasm to get going, I forgot to pack any foul-weather clothing "





    3: depth of feeling;


      * e.g., " ... spoke about wildlife conservation with evident enthusiasm "



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     [ "enthusiasm" ]

    1: Mysterious force, unknown in any human between the ages of 13-19 unless concerning shopping, sport, sexual matters or parties.

      * e.g.,  ... - (Biology Teacher) Come on kids, show some enthusiasm! 

     [ "Enthusiasm" ]

    1: a feeling of energetic interest in a particular subject or activity and an eagerness to be involved in it.

      * e.g.,  ... After the accident he lost his enthusiasm for the sport. 

     [ "enthusiasmic" ]

    1: Orgasmically enthusiastic. Excited to a state of eruption.

      * e.g.,  ... Britney was jumping up and down and squealing with delight - she was positively enthusiasmic. 

     [ "Enthusiasm" ]

    1: a feeling of energetic interest in a particular subject or activity and an eagerness to be involved in it.

      * e.g.,  ... After the accident he lost his enthusiasm for the sport. 

     [ "Enthusiasm" ]

    1: A feeling of excitement.

      * e.g.,  ... Nothing is so contagious as enthusiasm. It moves stones, it charm brutes. Enthusiasm is the genius of sincerity, and truth accomplishes no victories without it . 

     [ "Enthusiasm" ]

    1: a feeling of energetic interest in a particular subject or activity and an eagerness to be involved in it.

      * e.g.,  ... After the accident he lost his enthusiasm for the sport. 

     [ "enthusiasms" ]

    1: when a man becomes pre-eminent, he is supposed to have enthusiasms.

      * e.g.,  ... enthusiasms, enthusiasms... what are my enthusiasms? booze, women, baseball. 

     [ "Enthusiasm" ]

    1: a feeling of energetic interest in a particular subject or activity and an eagerness to be involved in it.

      * e.g.,  ... After the accident he lost his enthusiasm for the sport. 

     [ "ghetto-enthusiasm" ]

    1: strong excitement or feeling about something not typically exemplified by someone that is considered "ghetto". often verbalized using vulgar slang in a positive fashion towards something to which it would normally not be directed.

      * e.g.,  ... At the National Zoo one day, I heard someone behind me shout, "Yo! It's a mo'fuckin' giraffe!". He certainly had his share of ghetto-enthusiasm about that animal. 

     [ "False Enthusiasm" ]

    1: An outward expression of interest and excitement while truly feeling indifferent or annoyed on the inside. Typically exhibited in the workplace.

      * e.g.,  ... False enthusiasm is when you say to the boss: "Another new tracking sheet for us to use? This is a great tool to help us be more productive! I can't wait to start using it!" While Thinking: "If I have to fill out one more freaking tracking sheet, I'm going to go insane." 

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