enthusiast

noun

en·​thu·​si·​ast in-ˈthü-zē-ˌast 

-əst, 

en-

also -ˈthyü-

: a person filled with enthusiasm: such as

a

: one who is ardently attached to a cause, object, or pursuit

a sports car enthusiast

b

: one who tends to become ardently absorbed in an interest

Synonyms of enthusiast

• lover
• fan
• sucker
• fanatic

Examples of enthusiast in a Sentence

skiing enthusiasts can't wait for the first snowfall of the season

Recent Examples on the Web

My clients range from seekers of serene luxury in the Maldives to thrill enthusiasts dreaming of gorilla treks in Rwanda. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Mar. 2026

Space enthusiasts come here for the exceptionally dark and high-altitude skies, which range from 11,000 to 14,000 feet in elevation. —Stephanie Vermillion, Outside, 16 Mar. 2026

Peptides have developed a cult following among fitness enthusiasts, looks-maxxers, and Silicon Valley types, who believe that the drugs can boost muscle gain, increase focus, and lead to better skin. —Nicholas Florko, The Atlantic, 16 Mar. 2026

Every design enthusiast understands the importance of opting for a layered lighting scheme indoors, but people will sometimes forget to weave the appropriate lighting into their outdoor spaces, Judge explains. —Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 16 Mar. 2026

Word History

Etymology

earlier, "person claiming to receive divine communication or inspiration, member of a putative early Christian sect making such claims," borrowed from Late Greek enthousiastḗs, going back to Greek, "person possessed by a god," from enthousiad-, stem of enthousiázein "to be inspired or possessed by a god" + -tēs, agent suffix — more at enthusiasm

First Known Use

1748, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for enthusiast

• iconoclast
• osteoblast
• osteoclast
• aghast
• amassed
• biassed
• broadcast
• bypassed
• downcast
• forecast
• foremast
• harassed

Kids Definition

enthusiast

noun

en·​thu·​si·​ast in-ˈth(y)ü-zē-ˌast 

-əst

: a person filled with enthusiasm