Enthusiasm synonyms
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Intense heat
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- Intense heat
- Great warmth and intensity of emotion.
Intense enthusiasm, as in working for a cause; ardent endeavor or devotion; ardor; fervor
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- Intense enthusiasm, as in working for a cause; ardent endeavor or devotion; ardor; fervor
Emotional warmth; passion
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- Emotional warmth; passion
- Intense heat; fire
- Intensity of emotion, especially strong desire, enthusiasm, or devotion.
A personal connection or involvement which might be thought to compromise one's impartiality in carrying out one's official duties
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- A personal connection or involvement which might be thought to compromise one's impartiality in carrying out one's official duties
- A state of curiosity or concern about or attention to something:
- A person or group of persons holding such a right, claim, or share:
Strong love or affection
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- Strong love or affection
- Any one of the emotions, as hate, grief, love, fear, joy, etc.
- An artistic work, as an oratorio or a play, based on these narratives
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The quality of being earnest; sincerity; seriousness.
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- The quality of being earnest; sincerity; seriousness.
Excessive and unreasonable zeal
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- Excessive and unreasonable zeal
- The characteristic or practice of being a fanatic.
- Excessive, irrational zeal, especially in politics or religion.
Temporary madness or delirium.
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- Temporary madness or delirium.
- A state of violent mental agitation or wild excitement.
- Wild or frantic outburst of feeling or action
Great energy or vehemence of emotion, thought, or activity
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- Great energy or vehemence of emotion, thought, or activity
- (Physics) time-averaged energy flux (the ratio of average power to the area through which the power "flows"); irradiance
- (Physics) The amount of force or energy of heat, light, sound, electric current, etc. per unit area, volume, charge, etc.
A physical sensation other than one experienced though touch:
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- A physical sensation other than one experienced though touch:
- The sense of touch:
- The emotions thought to be conveyed or intended by a work of art:
The outermost part of the rind of an orange, lemon, or other citrus fruit, used as flavoring:
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- The outermost part of the rind of an orange, lemon, or other citrus fruit, used as flavoring:
- The outermost, colored portion of the peel of a citrus fruit used, often in fine shreds, as flavoring
- (By extension) Enthusiasm; keen enjoyment; relish; gusto.
Liveliness or energy; enthusiasm.
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- Liveliness or energy; enthusiasm.
(--- Informal) A nonphysical force or quality perceived as inhering in a particular place, person, or situation:
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- (--- Informal) A nonphysical force or quality perceived as inhering in a particular place, person, or situation:
- Exertion of vigor or power:
- The capacity for work or vigorous activity:
The ability to take part in a chemical reaction.
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- The ability to take part in a chemical reaction.
- A physiological process:
- An educational process or procedure intended to stimulate learning through actual experience.
Intense joy or delight.
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- Intense joy or delight.
- (Slang) An illegal, mildly psychedelic derivative of amphetamine, C11H15NO2, that slows down reactions and thought; MDMA
- A state of emotion so intense that one is carried beyond rational thought and self-control:
A short-lived popular fashion; a fad.
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- A short-lived popular fashion; a fad.
- An exaggerated enthusiasm; mania
- Something that is currently the fashion; fad
An excessively intense enthusiasm, interest, or desire:
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- An excessively intense enthusiasm, interest, or desire:
- (Psychiatry) An abnormal psychological state characterized by symptoms such as elation, high energy and activity level, racing thoughts, irritability, and rapid speech, typically occurring in people with bipolar disorder.
- Wild or violent mental disorder; specif., the manic phase of bipolar affective disorder, characterized generally by abnormal excitability, exaggerated feelings of well-being, flight of ideas, excessive activity, etc.
The quality or condition of being vivacious; liveliness:
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- The quality or condition of being vivacious; liveliness:
- The quality or state of being vivacious
- Liveliness of spirit
An impetuous act.
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- An impetuous act.
- The quality or condition of being impetuous.
- An impetuous action or feeling
A contagious, usually short-lived enthusiasm or craze:
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- A contagious, usually short-lived enthusiasm or craze:
- A condition of heightened activity or excitement:
- A body temperature that is higher than normal. Fever is the body's natural response to the release of substances called pyrogens by infectious agents such as bacteria and viruses. The pyrogens stimulate the hypothalamus in the brain to conserve heat and increase the basal metabolic rate.
- The quality of being fiery
The condition of being excited.
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- The condition of being excited.
- Something that excites:
- An exciting or being excited; agitation
- US spelling of vigour.
- Intensity, force, or energy
- Effective legal or binding force; validity
Excitement of imagination such as that which animates a poet, artist, or musician, in composing or performing
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- Excitement of imagination such as that which animates a poet, artist, or musician, in composing or performing
- Vigor and energy, as in movement, portrayal, etc.
- Energy and enthusiasm in the expression of ideas, especially in artistic performance or composition:
A state of intense excitement or ecstasy.
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- A state of intense excitement or ecstasy.
- A general commotion; public disorder or uproar.
- A great, widespread outburst of admiration or enthusiasm; craze; rage
The part of a human associated with the mind, will, and feelings:
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- The part of a human associated with the mind, will, and feelings:
- A force or principle believed to animate humans and often to endure after departing from the body of a person at death; the soul.
- Life, will, consciousness, thought, etc., regarded as separate from matter
A bright, unsteady blaze of light lasting only a little while; outburst of flame
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- A bright, unsteady blaze of light lasting only a little while; outburst of flame
- A device for producing a very bright light, used as a distress signal, to light up a landing field, etc.
- (Astron.) A short-lived, spotlike outburst of increased brightness on the sun, seen esp. near sunspots and often accompanied by X-rays, gamma rays, etc.
The transporting of a person from one place to another, especially to heaven, by supernatural means.
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- The transporting of a person from one place to another, especially to heaven, by supernatural means.
- An event in the eschatology of certain Christian groups in which believers in Christ will be taken up to heaven either prior to or at the Second Coming.
- The state of being carried away with joy, love, etc.; ecstasy
The warming of a room or building by a furnace or another source of energy:
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- The warming of a room or building by a furnace or another source of energy:
- Internal energy that is transferred to a physical system from outside the system because of a difference in temperature and does not result in work done by the system on its surroundings. Absorption of energy by a system as heat takes the form of increased kinetic energy of its molecules, thus resulting in an increase in temperature of the system. Heat is transferred from one system to another in the direction of higher to lower temperature.
- A furnace or other source of warmth in a room or building:
A pickled condiment, as for use on hot dogs or hamburgers, usually consisting of finely chopped pickled cucumbers with spices, sugar, vinegar, etc.
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- A pickled condiment, as for use on hot dogs or hamburgers, usually consisting of finely chopped pickled cucumbers with spices, sugar, vinegar, etc.
- That which is used to impart a flavor; specifically, something taken with food to render it more palatable or to stimulate the appetite; a condiment.
- Something that lends pleasure or zest:
Artistic style.
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- Artistic style.
- Keen enjoyment; enthusiastic appreciation; zest; relish
- (Archaic) Individual taste.
The capacity to live, grow, or develop:
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- The capacity to live, grow, or develop:
- The characteristic, principle, or force that distinguishes living things from nonliving things.
- Power to live or go on living
Images or special effects created through animation.
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- Images or special effects created through animation.
- The art or process of making movies with drawings, computer graphics, or photographs of static objects, including all techniques other than the continuous filming of live-action images.
- The act, process, or result of imparting life, interest, spirit, motion, or activity.
Speed or quickness; celerity.
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- Speed or quickness; celerity.
- Cheerful willingness; eagerness.
- Eager willingness or readiness, often manifested by quick, lively action
Keen interest or enthusiasm:
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- Keen interest or enthusiasm:
- Strong desire or craving:
The condition of being transported by emotion; joy or rapture.
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- The condition of being transported by emotion; joy or rapture.
- A ship, airplane, train, etc. used to transport soldiers, freight, etc.
- The act, process, or means of transporting; transportation; conveyance
A source or an object of joy:
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- A source or an object of joy:
- The expression or showing of such feeling
- Intense and especially ecstatic or exultant happiness, or an instance of such feeling.
Strong feeling; excitement
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- Strong feeling; excitement
- Any specific feeling; any of various complex reactions with both mental and physical manifestations, as love, hate, fear, anger, etc.
- A mental state that arises spontaneously rather than through conscious effort and is often accompanied by physiological changes; a feeling:
The state, sensation, or quality of producing or having a moderate degree of heat:
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- The state, sensation, or quality of producing or having a moderate degree of heat:
- Excitement or intensity, especially of emotion.
- Excitement or vigor of feeling; enthusiasm, ardor, zeal, etc.
An instance of this; esp., action or speech showing high spirits
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- An instance of this; esp., action or speech showing high spirits
- An exuberant act, expression, or display:
- The state or quality of being exuberant; great abundance; luxuriance
A light given off as the result of great heat; incandescence
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- A light given off as the result of great heat; incandescence
- A light produced by a body heated to luminosity; incandescence.
- A steady, even light without flame or blaze
A great force, violence, or intensity, as of the wind
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- A great force, violence, or intensity, as of the wind
- A current, eagerly adopted fashion; a fad or craze:
- Strong emotion, enthusiasm, or desire
An act of religious observance or prayer, especially when private.
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- An act of religious observance or prayer, especially when private.
- One or more prayers or other religious practices, specif. of a private or nonofficial kind
- Ardent, often selfless affection and dedication, as to a person or principle.
A fit of anger:
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- A fit of anger:
- A violent disturbance or intense period of activity:
- A violent or vengeful person; esp., such a woman
A specific instance of this change that destroys something:
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- A specific instance of this change that destroys something:
- A rapid, persistent chemical change that releases heat and light and is accompanied by flame, especially the exothermic oxidation of a combustible substance:
- A severe test; a trial or torment:
That property or quality of plants and animals that distinguishes them from inorganic matter or dead organisms; specif., the cellular biochemical activity or processes of an organism, as the ingestion of nutrients, the storage and use of energy, the excretion of wastes, growth, reproduction, etc.
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- That property or quality of plants and animals that distinguishes them from inorganic matter or dead organisms; specif., the cellular biochemical activity or processes of an organism, as the ingestion of nutrients, the storage and use of energy, the excretion of wastes, growth, reproduction, etc.
- The properties or qualities that distinguish living plants and organisms from dead or inanimate matter, including the capacity to grow, metabolize nutrients, respond to stimuli, reproduce, and adapt to the environment. The definitive beginning and end of human life are complex concepts informed by medical, legal, sociological, and religious considerations.
- Something that actually exists regarded as a subject for an artist:
(Informal) The power of going; animation; energy
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- (Informal) The power of going; animation; energy
- (Brit., Informal) A quantity given or taken at one time
- (--- Informal) A situation in which planned operations can be effectuated:
A small nuclear power source designed to provide electricity for satellites, remote automatic weather stations, etc.
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- A small nuclear power source designed to provide electricity for satellites, remote automatic weather stations, etc.
- The sound produced by rapid movement of a finger from the thumb tip to the base of the thumb.
- Something accomplished without effort.
Energy and high spirits; vim:
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- Energy and high spirits; vim:
- Energy; vigor; liveliness; spirit
A brief sharp hissing sound.
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- A brief sharp hissing sound.
- (Slang) Nothing; nil; zero:
- (US) Any postal code, for any country.
Either of two marks (— or –), used in printing and writing to indicate a break in sentence structure or a parenthetical element, or to connect numbers showing a range of dates, times, etc.
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- Either of two marks (— or –), used in printing and writing to indicate a break in sentence structure or a parenthetical element, or to connect numbers showing a range of dates, times, etc.
- In Morse and similar codes, the long sound or signal used in combination with the dot and silent intervals to represent letters or numbers.
- A gift or tip offered to get better service
Something that is currently the fashion; fad
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- Something that is currently the fashion; fad
- A short-lived popular fashion; a fad.
- An exaggerated enthusiasm; mania
A fashion that is taken up with great enthusiasm for a brief period of time; a craze.
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- A fashion that is taken up with great enthusiasm for a brief period of time; a craze.
- A custom, style, etc. that many people are interested in for a short time; passing fashion; craze
Any one of the emotions, as hate, grief, love, fear, joy, etc.
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- Any one of the emotions, as hate, grief, love, fear, joy, etc.
- An artistic work, as an oratorio or a play, based on these narratives
- Any of the Gospel narratives of Jesus' Passion and of accompanying events
Involvement with or participation in something:
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- Involvement with or participation in something:
- A state of curiosity or concern about or attention to something:
- An interest group.
dullness
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weariness
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ennui
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fad
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Eagerness; enthusiasm; zeal
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- Eagerness; enthusiasm; zeal
- Intensity of emotion, especially strong desire, enthusiasm, or devotion.
- Intense heat; fire
Great warmth of emotion; ardor; zeal
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- Great warmth of emotion; ardor; zeal
- Intense heat
A rapid, persistent chemical change that releases heat and light and is accompanied by flame, especially the exothermic oxidation of a combustible substance:
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- A rapid, persistent chemical change that releases heat and light and is accompanied by flame, especially the exothermic oxidation of a combustible substance:
- The discharge of firearms or artillery:
- Liveliness and vivacity of imagination; brilliance:
Extreme, compelling emotion; intense emotional drive or excitement
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- Extreme, compelling emotion; intense emotional drive or excitement
- Any one of the emotions, as hate, grief, love, fear, joy, etc.
- An artistic work, as an oratorio or a play, based on these narratives
Intense enthusiasm, as in working for a cause; ardent endeavor or devotion; ardor; fervor
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- Intense enthusiasm, as in working for a cause; ardent endeavor or devotion; ardor; fervor
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Something that is currently the fashion; fad
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- Something that is currently the fashion; fad
- An exaggerated enthusiasm; mania
- A short-lived popular fashion; a fad.
(Psychiatry) An abnormal psychological state characterized by symptoms such as elation, high energy and activity level, racing thoughts, irritability, and rapid speech, typically occurring in people with bipolar disorder.
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- (Psychiatry) An abnormal psychological state characterized by symptoms such as elation, high energy and activity level, racing thoughts, irritability, and rapid speech, typically occurring in people with bipolar disorder.
- An excessively intense enthusiasm, interest, or desire:
- Wild or violent mental disorder; specif., the manic phase of bipolar affective disorder, characterized generally by abnormal excitability, exaggerated feelings of well-being, flight of ideas, excessive activity, etc.
Any one of the emotions, as hate, grief, love, fear, joy, etc.
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- Any one of the emotions, as hate, grief, love, fear, joy, etc.
- Any of the Gospel narratives of Jesus' Passion and of accompanying events
- Strong love or affection
Strong emotion, enthusiasm, or desire
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- Strong emotion, enthusiasm, or desire
- A current, eagerly adopted fashion; a fad or craze:
- A burning desire; a passion:
concern
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concern
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Synonym Study
- Fervor and ardor both imply emotion of burning intensity, fervor suggesting a constant glow of feeling religious fervor, and ardor, a restless, flamelike emotion the ardors of youth
- a passion for music
- Passion usually implies a strong emotion that has an overpowering or compelling effect his passions overcame his reason
- Zeal implies intense enthusiasm for an object or cause, usually as displayed in vigorous and untiring activity in its support a zeal for reform
- Enthusiasm implies strongly favorable feelings for an object or cause and usually suggests eagerness in the pursuit of something her enthusiasm for golf
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