enthusiasm

/ɪnˈθuːziˌæzəm/

nounen · thu · si · as · m

Think: “IN THUe ZIAs M” — you’re IN the moment, shouting “THOO!” with ZEST, and it ends with “-asm” like a burst of energy.

Yes, it's enthusiasm. Don’t drop the “h” after the “t”: it’s en + THU + si + as + m (…“th” sound, not “t” sound).

Definitions

  1. nounstrong excitement and eager interest in something
  2. nouna lively, energetic attitude or feeling that makes someone want to do something

Examples

  • “Her enthusiasm for science made her join the robotics club.”
  • “The coach praised the team’s enthusiasm during practice.”
  • “He spoke with enthusiasm, and the audience leaned in to listen.”

Synonyms

excitementeagernesspassionzealardor

Antonyms

apathyindifferenceboredom

Translations

ES entusiasmoPT entusiasmoFR enthousiasme

Common misspellings

enthusiamenthusiasimenthusaismenthusiasumenthusisamenthusiasamenthusiasmenthusiasn

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