enthousiaste

French

Etymology

Borrowed from Ancient Greek ἐνθουσιαστής (enthousiastḗs).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ɑ̃.tu.zjast/

Adjective

enthousiaste (plural enthousiastes)

  1. inspired, passionate (religiously or artistically); often construed with de (= by)
  2. enthusiastic; easily inspired or impassioned; often construed with de (= about)
  3. enthusiastic, expressing enthusiasm

Noun

enthousiaste m or f by sense (plural enthousiastes)

  1. (often ironic or derogatory) One who is inspired by the Divinity
  2. One who is enthusiastic or fanatical; often construed with de (= about)

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