enthusiast Definition
- 1a person who is very interested in and involved with a particular subject or activity
- 2a person who is filled with enthusiasm for something
Using enthusiast: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "enthusiast" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
He is a car enthusiast and spends all his free time working on his vintage car.
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She is an art enthusiast and visits museums regularly.
Example
The festival attracted thousands of music enthusiasts from around the world.
enthusiast Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for enthusiast
Phrases with enthusiast
a person who is very interested in sports and follows them closely
Example
My brother is a sports enthusiast and never misses a game.
a person who loves nature and enjoys spending time outdoors
Example
She is a nature enthusiast and goes hiking every weekend.
a person who is passionate about history and enjoys learning about the past
Example
He is a history enthusiast and reads history books in his free time.
Origins of enthusiast
from Greek 'enthousiastēs', meaning 'possessed by a god, inspired'
Summary: enthusiast in Brief
An 'enthusiast' [ɪnˈθjuːziæst] is a person who is very interested and involved in a particular subject or activity. It can refer to someone who is filled with enthusiasm for something. Examples include a car enthusiast, an art enthusiast, or a music enthusiast. Synonyms include 'fan', 'devotee', and 'aficionado'.
