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1
a practice or interest that is very popular for a short time
- this year's enthusiasm is often next year's laughingstock
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2
urgent desire or interest
- in my enthusiasm to get going, I forgot to pack any foul-weather clothing
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3
depth of feeling
- spoke about wildlife conservation with evident enthusiasm
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The first known use of enthusiasm was in 1595
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