ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Enthusiast

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ɪnˈθuːziˌæst/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Enthusiast is a noun meaning A person filled with or guided by enthusiasm.

Meaning

A person filled with or guided by enthusiasm.

More Meanings

  1. (archaic) A person exhibiting over-zealous religious fervour.

Example Sentences

I would challenge any rock enthusiast to refrain from tapping his/her foot when listening to such music.
But Charles Aubyn (for it was he) had, like most enthusiasts, overcalculated the influence of his eloquence; surprise had alone procured him a hearing, and the bold cavaliers around were little in the mood for a homily.

Word Forms

Synonyms for enthusiast

Depending on context, synonyms include addict, buff, aficionado, amateur, devotee, fancier.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include fancier, partizan, partisan, enthusiasm, passion, excitement.

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