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
- (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
- enthusiasts
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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