enthusiast — a person who is very interested in a particular activity or subject
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a person who is very interested in a particular activity or subject
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪnˈθuziæst/
Example Sentences
- My dad is such a coffee enthusiast that he has 15 different brewing machines.
- As a gaming enthusiast, he knows every cheat code by heart.
- She's a cleaning enthusiast who gets excited about new vacuum models.
enthusiast
NOUN[/ɪnˈθuziæst/]
a person who is very interested in a particular activity or subject
The vintage car enthusiast polishes his 1960s Mustang every Sunday morning.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Ancient Greek 'enthousiasmos', which literally meant 'divine inspiration' or 'being possessed by a god'. The Greeks viewed passionate individuals as those seized or inspired by divine spirit, combining the notion of internal possession with fervent emotion.
Breakdown
en- (in, within) + theos (god) + -iasm (state or condition) + -ist (person who practices or is characterized by). The root 'theos' means god, while the suffix '-iasm' denotes a state or quality, and '-ist' designates a person embodying that quality.
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📝Examples
“My dad is such a coffee enthusiast that he has 15 different brewing machines.”
“As a gaming enthusiast, he knows every cheat code by heart.”
“She's a cleaning enthusiast who gets excited about new vacuum models.”
“The wine enthusiast could identify the vintage just by smell.”
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