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over-enthusiasm

en·thu·si·asm
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    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [en-thoo-zee-az-uh m]
    • /ˈoʊ vər in-ˈthü-zē-ˌa-zəm, en-, also -ˈthyü-/
    • /ˈəʊvə(r) ɪnˈθjuːziæzəm/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [en-thoo-zee-az-uh m]
    • /ˈoʊ vər in-ˈthü-zē-ˌa-zəm, en-, also -ˈthyü-/

Definitions of over-enthusiasm word

  • noun over-enthusiasm absorbing or controlling possession of the mind by any interest or pursuit; lively interest: He shows marked enthusiasm for his studies. 1
  • noun over-enthusiasm an occupation, activity, or pursuit in which such interest is shown: Hunting is his latest enthusiasm. 1
  • noun over-enthusiasm any of various forms of extreme religious devotion, usually associated with intense emotionalism and a break with orthodoxy. 1
See all 3 definitions of over-enthusiasm

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Origin of over-enthusiasm

First appearance:

before 1570
One of the 33% oldest English words
1570-80; < Late Latin enthūsiasmus < Greek enthousiasmós, equivalent to enthousí(a) possession by a god (énthous, variant of éntheos having a god within, equivalent to en- en-2 + -thous, -theos god-possessing + -ia -y3) + -asmos, variant, after vowel stems, of -ismos -ism

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Parts of speech for Over-enthusiasm

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Full grammatical hierarchy of Over-enthusiasm

over-enthusiasm popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 93% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

Antonyms for over-enthusiasm

noun over-enthusiasm

  • arbitrariness — subject to individual will or judgment without restriction; contingent solely upon one's discretion: an arbitrary decision.
  • calenture — a mild fever of tropical climates, similar in its symptoms to sunstroke
  • fanaticism — fanatical character, spirit, or conduct.
  • gusto — hearty or keen enjoyment, as in eating or drinking, or in action or speech in general: to dance with gusto. Synonyms: enthusiasm, delight, relish, zest, spirit, fervor.
  • illiberality — narrowminded; bigoted.
All 19 Antonyms of over-enthusiasm

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