Meaning
enthusiasm, excitement
- enthusiasm, excitement, ebullience
In a sentence
I bambini hanno accolto la notizia con entusiasmo.
The children welcomed the news with enthusiasm.
Hai ancora entusiasmo per questo nuovo lavoro?
Do you still have enthusiasm for this new job?
Oggi non sento molto entusiasmo in ufficio.
Today I don't feel much enthusiasm in the office.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| entusiasmo | masculine · singular |
| entusiasmi | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Use entusiasmo for strong positive energy; interesse is milder, passione is deeper and longer-lasting, eccitazione often sounds more physical or momentary.
- Common pattern: avere entusiasmo per qualcosa / nel fare qualcosa. Less natural: *essere entusiasmo* or direct calques from English.
- Often used in fixed expressions like con entusiasmo or suscitare entusiasmo in both everyday and formal contexts.