Re: Letter"E"

Posted by Elinor on 2006/12/16 22:06:46

enthusiasm

Pronunciation: in-'thü-zE-"a-z&m, en-, also -'thyü-
Function: noun
Etymology: Greek enthousiasmos, from enthousiazein to be inspired, irregular from entheos inspired, from en- + theos god

1 a : belief in special revelations of the Holy Spirit b : religious fanaticism

2 a : strong excitement of feeling : ARDOR <did her work with energy and enthusiasm> b : something inspiring zeal or fervor <his enthusiasms include sailing and fishing>

synonym see PASSION


http://www.m-w.com/cgi-bin/dictionary?book=Dictionary&va=enthusiasm