Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of noun enthusiasm

3 senses of enthusiasm

Sense 1
enthusiasm -- (a feeling of excitement)
       => feeling -- (the experiencing of affective and emotional states; "she had a feeling of euphoria"; "he had terrible feelings of guilt"; "I disliked him and the feeling was mutual")

Sense 2
exuberance, enthusiasm, ebullience -- (overflowing with eager enjoyment or approval)
       => liveliness, life, spirit, sprightliness -- (animation and energy in action or expression; "it was a heavy play and the actors tried in vain to give life to it")

Sense 3
enthusiasm -- (a lively interest; "enthusiasm for his program is growing")
       => interest, involvement -- (a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something; "an interest in music")