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Noun: enthusiasm  in'th(y)oo-zee,a-zum
  1. A feeling of excitement
    "Her enthusiasm for the new project was contagious"
     
  2. A lively interest
    "enthusiasm for his program is growing"
     
  3. Overflowing with eager enjoyment or approval
    "His enthusiasm at the party was hard to miss";
    - exuberance, ebullience

Derived forms: enthusiasms

Type of: feeling, interest, involvement, life, liveliness, spirit, sprightliness

Encyclopedia: Enthusiasm