Noun: enthusiasm in'th(y)oo-zee,a-zum
- A feeling of excitement
"Her enthusiasm for the new project was contagious"
- A lively interest
"enthusiasm for his program is growing"
- 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