Words of Positivity
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Enthusiasm

n.energetic, hopefuleveryday

What it means

Strong, lively interest that brings energy to an activity or cause.

Reach for it when naming visible positive energy directed toward something

The children's enthusiasm persuaded the museum to extend the workshop.

Choose between these

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  • playful

    buzz

    when shared social energy surrounds an event

    not when Buzz is temporary and can be manufactured without genuine interest.

  • everyday

    excitement

    when emotional arousal and anticipation are visible

    not when Excitement may come from novelty and fade before sustained participation.

  • warm

    eagerness

    when readiness to begin is more important than ongoing energy

    not when Eagerness looks forward, while enthusiasm can continue throughout the work.

  • warm

    passion

    when deep, enduring feeling drives commitment

    not when Passion brings identity, sacrifice, or intensity that the evidence may not support.

  • professional

    keenness

    when strong interest should sound restrained

    not when Keenness is regionally marked and may be mistaken for perceptiveness.

  • formal

    zeal

    when energetic devotion to a cause or duty is meant

    not when Zeal can suggest excess, intolerance, or poor judgment.

  • literary

    ardor

    when fervent warmth deserves elevated language

    not when Ardor sounds romantic or old-fashioned and may overstate ordinary enthusiasm.

Said against

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  • apathy
  • indifference
  • reluctance
  • boredom

It naturally appears in

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  • great enthusiasm

    Residents greeted the night market proposal with great enthusiasm.

  • show enthusiasm

    Applicants can show enthusiasm without pretending to know everything.

  • infectious enthusiasm

    Her infectious enthusiasm drew three quiet observers into the rehearsal.

Where this comes from

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