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masculine

/entuˈsjasmo/

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Translation

enthusiasm

Word origin

From Greek enthousiasmos ('inspiration'), from entheos ('having a god within'), from en ('in') plus theos ('god').

Origin
Greek
Root
enthousiasmos
English cognates
enthusiasm, theology

Grammar

Gendermasculine
Pluralentusiasmos

Examples

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The children greeted the news with enthusiasm.

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She talks about her work with great enthusiasm.

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I lost my enthusiasm halfway through the project.

contagioso.

His enthusiasm is contagious.

gran .

We started the classes with great enthusiasm.

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This word is part of lesson 67.