Enthusiast — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /in-ˈthü-zē-ˌast/ en·thu·si·ast

Meaning & Definition of Enthusiast

Enthusiast (noun)

  1. a person filled with enthusiasm
  2. one who is ardently attached to a cause, object, or pursuit
  3. one who tends to become ardently absorbed in an interest

Enthusiast (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a person with a strong and habitual liking for something

    "skiing enthusiasts can't wait for the first snowfall of the season"

    similar: addict, aficionado, buff, bug, devotee, fan, fanatic, fancier, fiend, fool, freak, habitué, head, hound, junkie, lover, maniac (informal), maven, nut, sucker
    related: groupie, admirer, amateur, collector, connoisseur, dilettante, authority, expert, adherent, convert, cultist, disciple, follower, hanger-on, votary, advocate, apostle, backer, champion, evangelist, exponent, friend, patron, promoter, proponent, supporter, partisan, zealot, booster, rooter, well-wisher, faddist
    opposite: nonfan
    near: nonadmirer, belittler, carper, critic, detractor

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Enthusiast

The most common words with a similar meaning to Enthusiast:

Informal: maniac
addict, aficionado, buff, bug, devotee, fan, fanatic, fancier, fiend, fool, freak, habitué, head, hound, junkie, lover, maven, nut, sucker

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Enthusiast

Words with the opposite meaning of Enthusiast:

nonfan

Related Words for Enthusiast

groupie, admirer, amateur, collector, connoisseur, dilettante, authority, expert, adherent, convert, cultist, disciple, follower, hanger-on, votary, advocate, apostle, backer, champion, evangelist, exponent, friend, patron, promoter, proponent, supporter, partisan, zealot, booster, rooter

Near Antonyms of Enthusiast

nonadmirer, belittler, carper, critic, detractor

Origin & Etymology of Enthusiast

earlier, "person claiming to receive divine communication or inspiration, member of a putative early Christian sect making such claims," borrowed from Late Greek enthousiastḗs, going back to Greek, "person possessed by a god," from enthousiad-, stem of enthousiázein "to be inspired or possessed by a god" + -tēs, agent suffix enthusiasm

First known use: 1748

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Frequently Asked Questions about Enthusiast

What does "Enthusiast" mean?

"Enthusiast" means a person filled with enthusiasm. As a noun, it is defined as: a person filled with enthusiasm.

What is another word for "Enthusiast"?

Other words for "Enthusiast" include addict, aficionado, buff, bug, devotee, fan, fanatic and fancier. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Enthusiast" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Enthusiast"?

There are 52 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Enthusiast". Common alternatives include addict, aficionado, buff, bug, devotee, fan, fanatic, fancier, fiend and fool.

What is the opposite of "Enthusiast"?

Antonyms of "Enthusiast" include nonfan. Near antonyms include nonadmirer, belittler, carper and critic.

How do you use "Enthusiast" in a sentence?

Examples of "Enthusiast" in a sentence: "skiing enthusiasts can't wait for the first snowfall of the season".

Is "Enthusiast" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Enthusiast" is a noun.

Is "Enthusiast" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As a C1-level word, "Enthusiast" is typical of Cambridge C1 Advanced (CAE), IELTS band 7.0–8.0, TOEFL iBT 95–113, PTE Academic 76–84, TOEIC Listening & Reading 945+. Advanced words like this are also useful for the GRE, SAT, GMAT, and LSAT.

How do you pronounce "Enthusiast"?

"Enthusiast" is pronounced /in-ˈthü-zē-ˌast/ and divided into syllables as en·thu·si·ast.