But Charles Aubyn (for it was he) had, like most enthusiasts, overcalculated the influence of his eloquence; surprise had alone procured him a hearing, and the bold cavaliers around were little in the mood for a homily.
I would challenge any rock enthusiast to refrain from tapping his/her foot when listening to such music.
2
A person exhibiting over-zealous religious fervour.
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noun — an ardent and enthusiastic supporter of some person or activ
But Charles Aubyn (for it was he) had, like most enthusiasts, overcalculated the influence of his eloquence; surprise had alone procured him a hearing, and the bold cavaliers around were little in the
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I would challenge any rock enthusiast to refrain from tapping his/her foot when listening to such music.
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By installing two carburetors that racing-car enthusiast souped up his motor considerably.
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He is much more of a golf enthusiast than I am.
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He is a music enthusiast.
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Tom is a yoga enthusiast.
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Usage Notes
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In some senses, enthusiast is marked as archaic. Watch for register when choosing this word.