enthusiasm

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First attested from 1603, from Ancient Greek ἐνθουσιασμός, from ἔνθεος (possessed by a god), from ἐν (in) + θεός (god).

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  • IPA: /ɛnˈθjuːzɪæzəm/
  • (US) IPA: /ɛnˈθuːziæzəm/
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[edit] Noun

enthusiasm (plural enthusiasms)

  1. (obsolete or historical) Possession by a god; divine inspiration or frenzy.
    • 1946, Bertrand Russell, History of Western Philosophy, ch. 1
      The intoxication that they sought was that of ‘enthusiasm’, of union with the god.
  2. Intensity of feeling; excited interest or eagerness.

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