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enthusiasm

[/ɪnˈθjuːziæzəm/]
nounmasculinepl: enthusiasms
entusiasmo
1. intense and eager enjoyment, interest, or approval
She tackled the project with great enthusiasm.
Ela abordou o projeto com grande entusiasmo.
2. a source or object of eager interest
Photography is his latest enthusiasm.
A fotografia é seu entusiasmo mais recente.
3. fervent or passionate devotion to a cause or belief
Religious enthusiasm swept through the community.
O entusiasmo religioso varreu a comunidade.
NYC Slang
stoke, hype, or vibe
Synonyms
eagernesspassionzealfervorexcitementkeennessavidity
Antonyms
apathyindifferencedisinterestlethargydispassion

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
entusiasmo
most common usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
entusiasmo
standard usage; sometimes colloquially 'gás' or 'ânimo'
São Paulo
entusiasmo
standard formal usage
Portugal
entusiasmo
standard usage; may also use 'ardor' in literary contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

with enthusiasm
full of enthusiasm
dampen one's enthusiasm
lose enthusiasm
burst with enthusiasm
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