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[ noun ] overflowing with enthusiasm

Used in print

(Max F. Millikan and Donald L. M. Blackmer,...)

We should spread the view that planning and national development are serious matters which call_for effort as_well_as enthusiasm .

(Philip Jos‚ Farmer, The Lovers....)

`` That it had found a planet on which human_beings could live and which was already inhabited by sentient beings '' ! said Hal , forgetting in his enthusiasm that he had not been asked to speak .

Related terms

liveliness lyricism

2
[ noun ] a feeling of excitement

Used in print

(Brand Blanshard, "The Emotive Theory," Robert...)

It is as empty as the word `` Hurrah '' would be when there was no enthusiasm behind it .

3
[ noun ] a lively interest

Examples

"enthusiasm for his program is growing"

Used in print

(The Atlanta Constitution...)

State_Party_Chairman_James_W._Dorsey added that enthusiasm was picking_up for a state rally to be held Sept. 8 in Savannah at which newly elected Texas Sen._John_Tower will be the featured speaker .

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