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Meaning of enthusiast
A person who is very interested in and enthusiastic about a particular activity or subject.
Etymology of enthusiast
The word "enthusiast" comes from the Greek word "enthousiastēs", meaning "one who is inspired or possessed by a god", which is derived from "enthousiazein", meaning "to be inspired or possessed by a god"
The word has been used in English since the 17th century to describe someone who is inspired or driven by a strong passion or interest
Synonyms
Definitions
- A person who is very interested in and enthusiastic about a particular activity or subject
- * A person who admires and supports a particular person, activity, or movement
Usage Examples
- She is an enthusiast of classical music and attends concerts whenever she can
- * He is a keen enthusiast of hiking and has climbed many mountains
- * The new restaurant has attracted a lot of enthusiasts of fine dining
Antonyms
skeptic
critic
detractor
opponent
adversary
antagonist
foe
enemy
dissenter
objector
naysayer
pessimist
cynic
doubter
unbeliever
nonbeliever
agnostic
atheist
indifferent
apathetic
unenthusiastic
lukewarm
halfhearted