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Noun: enthusiasm  in'th(y)oo-zee,a-zum
  1. A feeling of excitement
     
  2. Overflowing with eager enjoyment or approval
    - exuberance, ebullience
     
  3. A lively interest
    "enthusiasm for his program is growing"

Derived forms: enthusiasms

Type of: feeling, interest, involvement, life, liveliness, spirit, sprightliness

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