ENTHUSIASM Synonyms
There are 13 hypernyms of the word enthusiasm. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for ENTHUSIASM
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animation | nounn | |||||||
noun • the condition of living or the state of being alive • the property of being able to survive and grow • quality of being active or spirited or alive and vigorous • the activity of giving vitality and vigour to something • the making of animated cartoons • general activity and motion | ||||||||
ardor | nounn | |||||||
noun • a feeling of strong eagerness (usually in favor of a person or cause) • intense feeling of love • feelings of great warmth and intensity | ||||||||
devotion | nounn | |||||||
noun • feelings of ardent love • commitment to some purpose • religious zeal; the willingness to serve God • (usually plural) religious observance or prayers (usually spoken silently) | ||||||||
eagerness | nounn | |||||||
noun • a positive feeling of wanting to push ahead with something • prompt willingness | ||||||||
excitement | nounn | |||||||
noun • the feeling of lively and cheerful joy • the state of being emotionally aroused and worked up • something that agitates and arouses • disturbance usually in protest | ||||||||
fervency | nounn | |||||||
noun • feelings of great warmth and intensity | ||||||||
fervor | nounn | |||||||
noun • feelings of great warmth and intensity • the state of being emotionally aroused and worked up | ||||||||
interest | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something • a reason for wanting something done • the power of attracting or holding one's attention (because it is unusual or exciting etc.) • a fixed charge for borrowing money; usually a percentage of the amount borrowed • (law) a right or legal share of something; a financial involvement with something • (usually plural) a social group whose members control some field of activity and who have common aims • a diversion that occupies one's time and thoughts (usually pleasantly) verb • excite the curiosity of; engage the interest of • be on the mind of • be of importance or consequence | ||||||||
liveliness | nounn | |||||||
noun • general activity and motion • animation and energy in action or expression | ||||||||
motivation | nounn | |||||||
noun • the psychological feature that arouses an organism to action toward a desired goal; the reason for the action; that which gives purpose and direction to behavior • the condition of being motivated • the act of motivating; providing incentive | ||||||||
passion | nounn | |||||||
noun • a strong feeling or emotion • the suffering of Jesus at the Crucifixion • the trait of being intensely emotional • something that is desired intensely • an irrational but irresistible motive for a belief or action • a feeling of strong sexual desire • any object of warm affection or devotion | ||||||||
spirit | nounn | |||||||
noun • the vital principle or animating force within living things • the general atmosphere of a place or situation and the effect that it has on people • a fundamental emotional and activating principle determining one's character • any incorporeal supernatural being that can become visible (or audible) to human beings • the state of a person's emotions (especially with regard to pleasure or dejection) • the intended meaning of a communication • animation and energy in action or expression • an inclination or tendency of a certain kind verb • infuse with spirit | ||||||||
vigor | nounn | |||||||
noun • forceful exertion • active strength of body or mind • an imaginative lively style (especially style of writing) | ||||||||
zeal | nounn | |||||||
noun • a feeling of strong eagerness (usually in favor of a person or cause) • excessive fervor to do something or accomplish some end • prompt willingness | ||||||||
zest | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • vigorous and enthusiastic enjoyment • a tart spicy quality verb • add herbs or spices to | ||||||||
ebullience | nounn | |||||||
noun • overflowing with eager enjoyment or approval | ||||||||
exuberance | nounn | |||||||
noun • joyful enthusiasm • overflowing with eager enjoyment or approval |