Definition of enthusiasm
- n. - Inspiration as if by a divine or superhuman power;
ecstasy; hence, a conceit of divine possession and revelation, or of
being directly subject to some divine impulse.
- n. - A state of impassioned emotion; transport; elevation of
fancy; exaltation of soul; as, the poetry of enthusiasm.
- n. - Enkindled and kindling fervor of soul; strong
excitement of feeling on behalf of a cause or a subject; ardent and
imaginative zeal or interest; as, he engaged in his profession with
enthusiasm.
- n. - Lively manifestation of joy or zeal.