fanatic
Fanatic (noun) means someone with extreme, unshakeable enthusiasm for a cause, belief, or hobby. Example: “He's a fitness fanatic who runs ten miles every morning.”
How to use fanatic
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomeone whose enthusiasm for something has tipped into extreme, sometimes alarming intensity.
Slightly stronger and often more negative than "fan" — a "fan" enjoys something, a "fanatic" is obsessive or extreme about it.
Word forms
more fanatic comparative, fanatics plural, most fanatic superlative
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He's a fitness _____ who runs ten miles every morning.
Etymology
From Latin fanaticus, "inspired by a god, frenzied," originally describing worshippers at a temple (fanum).
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Frequently asked questions
What does “fanatic” mean?
The word “fanatic” means someone with extreme, unshakeable enthusiasm for a cause, belief, or hobby. In plain terms, someone whose enthusiasm for something has tipped into extreme, sometimes alarming intensity.
How do you pronounce “fanatic”?
“Fanatic” is pronounced fuh-NAT-ihk (/fəˈnæt.ɪk/ in IPA).
How do you use “fanatic” in a sentence?
Here is “fanatic” used in a sentence: “He's a fitness fanatic who runs ten miles every morning.”
What part of speech is “fanatic”?
“Fanatic” is a noun.
Where does the word “fanatic” come from?
The word “fanatic” comes from Latin. From Latin fanaticus, "inspired by a god, frenzied," originally describing worshippers at a temple (fanum).
Is “fanatic” a common word?
“Fanatic” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the C1 level.
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