Synonyms of enthusiast

enthusiast

noun

in-ˈthü-zē-ˌast 

as in lover

a person with a strong and habitual liking for something

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• lover
• fan
• sucker
• fanatic
• maniac
• aficionado
• addict
• admirer
• devotee
• buff
• freak
• junkie
• fiend
• collector
• supporter
• fool
• nut
• hound
• bug
• fancier
• proponent
• expert
• friend
• maven
• authority
• habitué
• connoisseur
• amateur
• head
• promoter
• exponent
• advocate
• dilettante
• disciple
• groupie
• follower
• evangelist
• champion
• adherent
• zealot
• patron
• votary
• apostle
• booster
• convert
• partisan
• backer
• cultist
• hanger-on
• faddist
• rooter
• well-wisher

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• critic
• detractor
• nonfan
• carper
• belittler
• nonadmirer

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of enthusiast

One of them is the legendary Concorde F-WTSS 001 prototype, the sight of which should give goosebumps to science enthusiasts as well. — Dhananjay Khadilkar, ArsTechnica, 7 Aug. 2026

Often visited by outdoor enthusiasts, including hikers and horseback riders, the mountains have an eerie history. — Sam Gillette, PEOPLE, 7 Aug. 2026

While the Fathom will surely attract some Ford truck enthusiasts, its size, price point and electric powertrain all also likely bring in new buyers. — Greg Migliore, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026

Now, Trump’s deportation enthusiasts are left feeling like they’ve been scammed. — Rachel Marsden, Hartford Courant, 6 Aug. 2026