enthusiasm

Everyday

1. Enthusiasm is a strong feeling of excitement and interest in something, and wanting to do it. tree →
2. An enthusiasm (countable) is a hobby or interest that you love: «Dinosaurs are his great enthusiasm». tree →

In the lessons

In school reports, teachers praise pupils who show enthusiasm for learning; in sports, the coach likes enthusiasm in training. In stories, enthusiasm shows a character is eager and keen. Phrases: «with enthusiasm», «full of enthusiasm», «show enthusiasm», «lose your enthusiasm», «enthusiasm for».

Examples

• She joined the choir with great enthusiasm. tree →
• The class showed lots of enthusiasm for the science project. tree →
• His enthusiasm for football never fades. tree →
• After the rain started, we lost our enthusiasm for the picnic. tree →
• The teacher's enthusiasm made maths fun. tree →
• Painting is one of Grandad's many enthusiasms. tree →
• The crowd cheered with enthusiasm. tree →
• The eyes of Theseus glowed with enthusiasm, and he would hardly sit still to hear his mother speak. tree →

Note

Usually uncountable: «a lot of enthusiasm», not «many enthusiasms» (unless you mean hobbies). Preposition: enthusiasm for something. Adjective: enthusiastic; person: enthusiast. Spelling: enthUsiasm.