Synonyms for enthusiasm
ɛnˈθu ziˌæz əmen·thu·si·asm

English Synonyms and AntonymsRate these synonyms:4.0 / 3 votes

1. enthusiasm

   The old meaning of enthusiasm implies a pseudo-inspiration, an almost frantic extravagance in behalf of something supposed to be an expression of the divine will. This sense remains as the controlling one in the kindred noun enthusiast. Enthusiasm has now chiefly the meaning of an earnest and commendable devotion, an intense and eager interest. Against the hindrances of the world, nothing great and good can be carried without a certain fervor, intensity, and vehemence; these joined with faith, courage, and hopefulness make enthusiasm. Zeal is burning earnestness, always tending to vigorous action with all the devotion of enthusiasm, tho often without its hopefulness. Compare EAGER.

   Synonyms:
   ardor, devotion, eagerness, earnestness, ecstasy, excitement, extravagance, fanaticism, fervency, fervor, frenzy, inspiration, intensity, passion, rapture, transport, vehemence, warmth, zeal

   Antonyms:
   calculation, calmness, caution, coldness, deadness, dulness, indifference, lukewarmness, policy, prudence, timidity, wariness

Complete Dictionary of Synonyms and AntonymsRate these synonyms:2.0 / 1 vote

1. enthusiasm

   Synonyms:
   excitement, frenzy, sensation, inspiration, transport, rapture, warmth, fervor, fervency, zeal, ardor, vehemence, passion, devotion

   Antonyms:
   coldness, callousness, indifference, disaffection, repugnance, alienation, contempt

Princeton's WordNetRate these synonyms:0.0 / 0 votes

1. enthusiasmnoun

   a feeling of excitement

   Synonyms:
   ebullience, exuberance

2. exuberance, enthusiasm, ebulliencenoun

   overflowing with eager enjoyment or approval

   Synonyms:
   ebullience, exuberance

3. enthusiasmnoun

   a lively interest

   "enthusiasm for his program is growing"

   Synonyms:
   ebullience, exuberance

Matched Categories

1. • Feeling
   • Interest
   • Spirit

Dictionary of English SynonymesRate these synonyms:0.0 / 0 votes

1. enthusiasmnoun

   Synonyms:
   ecstasy (from a belief of being inspired), fanaticism, religious frenzy

2. enthusiasmnoun

   Synonyms:
   ardor, zeal, warmth, earnestness, passion, devotion, heat of imagination, mental excitement

Synonyms, Antonyms & Associated WordsRate these synonyms:4.0 / 2 votes

1. enthusiasmnoun

   Synonyms:
   eagerness, intensity, ardor, fervor, fervency, verve, empressement, unction

   Antonyms:
   indifference, wariness, caution, calmness, lukewarmness

PPDB, the paraphrase databaseRate these paraphrases:5.0 / 1 vote

1. List of paraphrases for "enthusiasm":

   excitement, passion, zeal, fervor, eagerness, zest, gusto, fervour, euro-enthusiasm, exuberance, warmth

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1. Charles Moore:

   The whole time she was in office she supported our membership though with increasing lack of enthusiasm and after she left office she privately thought we ought to leave and told me that.

2. Quentin Kidd:

   They just were not engaged and excited about a ticket that they saw as not in tune with their issues or interests, and not of their generation, on the other side, you had younger conservative voters who have been less engaged over the last 10 years, who were suddenly really engaged because they were excited about the idea of having a candidate who was generating enthusiasm and energy, especially in the last three or four weeks of the election.

3. Mike Jennings:

   All we care about is someone having enthusiasm and passion. The rest we can teach.

4. Author Unknown:

   Enthusiasm is that kindling spark which marks the difference between the leaders in every activity and the laggards who put in just enough to "get by."

5. Amanda McKenzie:

   There's a growing enthusiasm for the economic opportunities associated with renewable energy, i think that states are starting to see the scale of economic opportunity that can come with the transition.