Definitions
- Describing a sudden and intense passion or interest in something. - Referring to a craze or trend that has gained widespread popularity. - Talking about a strong emotional attachment or infatuation with a person, idea, or activity.
- Describing a strong and positive feeling towards a particular activity, idea, or person. - Referring to an eagerness or excitement to participate in something. - Talking about a passionate and energetic attitude towards life or work.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe a strong positive feeling.
- 2Both words can be used to describe a person's attitude or emotion.
- 3Both words can be used to describe a sudden or intense feeling.
- 4Both words can be used to describe a strong liking or interest in something.
- 5Both words can be used to describe a passionate response to something.
What is the difference?
- 1Intensity: Engouement implies a more sudden and intense feeling than enthusiasm.
- 2Duration: Engouement may be short-lived while enthusiasm can be long-lasting.
- 3Usage: Engouement is less common in English than enthusiasm.
- 4Connotation: Engouement can have a negative connotation of being a passing fad or trend while enthusiasm is generally positive.
Remember this!
Engouement and enthusiasm are both words used to describe a strong positive feeling towards something. However, engouement is a French word that implies a sudden and intense passion or interest in something, while enthusiasm is of Greek origin and describes a passionate and energetic attitude towards life or work. Engouement may be short-lived and have a negative connotation of being a passing fad or trend, while enthusiasm is generally positive and can be long-lasting.
