word-vault/dist/data/cards/en/enthusiasm.json

A lightweight JavaScript package for English word definitions and collections.

{
    "term": "enthusiasm",
    "partOfSpeech": "noun",
    "ox3000": true,
    "cefr": "b2",
    "definitions": [
        {
            "senseNumber": 1,
            "definition": "a strong feeling of excitement and interest in something and a desire to become involved in it",
            "sensetop": "enthusiasm for somethingenthusiasm for doing something",
            "cefr": "b2",
            "ox3000": true,
            "examples": [
                {
                    "text": "Her voice was full of enthusiasm."
                },
                {
                    "text": "The news was greeted with a lack of enthusiasm by those at the meeting."
                },
                {
                    "text": "Bella responded with great enthusiasm."
                },
                {
                    "text": "‘I don't mind,’ she said, without much enthusiasm."
                },
                {
                    "text": "The threat of violence did not dampen the enthusiasm of voters."
                },
                {
                    "text": "I can't say I share your enthusiasm for the idea.",
                    "contextForm": "enthusiasm for something"
                },
                {
                    "text": "He had a real enthusiasm for the work."
                },
                {
                    "text": "She never lost her enthusiasm for teaching."
                },
                {
                    "text": "He has shown little or no enthusiasm for regulating financial markets before now.",
                    "contextForm": "enthusiasm for doing something"
                },
                {
                    "text": "Both sides have shown a distinct lack of enthusiasm for discussion."
                },
                {
                    "text": "Cruise brings a lot of energy and enthusiasm to his roles."
                },
                {
                    "text": "Few people expressed enthusiasm about the current leaders."
                },
                {
                    "text": "She accepted the invitation with feigned enthusiasm."
                },
                {
                    "text": "He tried to hide the boyish enthusiasm bubbling up inside him."
                },
                {
                    "text": "I look forward to the challenge ahead with great enthusiasm."
                },
                {
                    "text": "She grinned, unable to contain her enthusiasm."
                },
                {
                    "text": "He managed to convey an enthusiasm he did not feel."
                },
                {
                    "text": "The cruise director demonstrated boundless enthusiasm and energy."
                },
                {
                    "text": "The idea aroused immense enthusiasm among party workers."
                },
                {
                    "text": "The initial enthusiasm for the project was wearing off."
                },
                {
                    "text": "The team have shown enthusiasm and commitment."
                },
                {
                    "text": "The trip has fired his enthusiasm for all things French."
                },
                {
                    "text": "This weather would dampen anyone's enthusiasm for swimming."
                },
                {
                    "text": "We went about our task with renewed enthusiasm."
                }
            ],
            "topics": ["Feelings"],
            "collocations": {
                "adjective": ["burning", "enormous", "extraordinary"],
                "… of enthusiasm": ["burst", "surge"],
                "verb + enthusiasm": ["be full of", "feel", "have"],
                "enthusiasm + verb": ["bubble over", "bubble up", "grow"],
                "preposition": [
                    "with enthusiasm",
                    "without enthusiasm",
                    "enthusiasm about"
                ],
                "phrases": [
                    "somebody can’t contain their enthusiasm",
                    "energy and enthusiasm",
                    "a lack of enthusiasm"
                ]
            }
        },
        {
            "senseNumber": 2,
            "definition": "something that you are very interested in and spend a lot of time doing",
            "labels": "(formal)",
            "examples": [
                {
                    "text": "Reading is one of her many enthusiasms."
                }
            ]
        }
    ],
    "pronunciations": {
        "uk": [
            {
                "pronunciation": "/ɪnˈθjuːziæzəm/",
                "audio": "en/enthusiasm/enthusiasm__gb_1.mp3"
            }
        ],
        "us": [
            {
                "pronunciation": "/ɪnˈθuːziæzəm/",
                "audio": "en/enthusiasm/enthusiasm__us_4.mp3"
            }
        ]
    },
    "wordOrigin": "early 17th cent. (originally referring to religious fervour): from French enthousiasme, or via late Latin from Greek enthousiasmos, from enthous ‘possessed by a god, inspired’ (based on theos ‘god’)."
}