Definitions
overflowing with eager enjoyment or approval
Word origin
First attested from 1603, from Middle French enthousiasme, from Late Latin enthusiasmus, from Ancient Greek ἐνθουσιασμός (enthousiasmós), from ἐν (en, “in”) + θεός (theós, “god”) + οὐσία (ousía, “essence”).
Used in a sentence
“Try to curb your enthusiasm.”
“They have a great enthusiasm for country music.”
“By the end of this period pupils are expected to be reading simple books independently and with enthusiasm.”
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