Word Type

Noun

The word "enthusiasm" can be used as a noun.

Word Relationships

Causes Desire

begin work

Defined As

priceless quality in every salesperson

Derived Terms

counterenthusiasm hyperenthusiasm nonenthusiasm overenthusiasm penthusiasm ultraenthusiasm unenthusiasm

Context

historical

Has Property

contagious

Broader Terms (Hypernyms)

feeling interest involvement life liveliness spirit sprightliness

Type Of (IsA)

excitement feeling interest

Related Terms

enthuse enthusiast enthusiastic enthusiastically

Related Terms

active active excitement divine eagerness enthuse enthusiast enthusiastic enthusiastically excited excitement exuberance frenzy god inspiration intensity interest keenly possession

Synonym Network

eagerness exuberance

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