enthusiasm

/ɪnˈθuziæzəm/noun

Middle School

Intensity of feeling; excited interest or eagerness.

Something in which one is keenly interested.

Possession by a god; divine inspiration or frenzy.

Thesaurus

Synonyms

alacrity ardor celerity energy enthusiasm exuberance exuberantness fanaticism fervor gusto purpose verve vigor vim zeal

Antonyms

apathy lethargy

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

sarcasm neoplasm pleonasm cytoplasm iconoclasm

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

ear eat eba eby eck eco eda ede edi edo

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

boo bua ewy chu coo dew doo dru due duo

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing

thousand thaws thies thins thoms thugs athans athens ethers mathys

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