adjective

fanatical

fuh-NA-tih-kuhl

Fanatical (adjective) means showing extreme, often unreasonable enthusiasm or devotion. Example: “The team has a fanatical following in this city.”

adjective

Showing extreme, often unreasonable enthusiasm or devotion.

"The team has a fanatical following in this city."

"He's fanatical about keeping his car spotless."

How to use fanatical

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishDescribes extreme devotion or zeal, usually implying it's a bit much.

Common pairings

fanatical devotion fanatical about

Word forms

more fanatical comparative, most fanatical superlative

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Rhymes for fanatical

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Frequently asked questions

What does “fanatical” mean?

The word “fanatical” means showing extreme, often unreasonable enthusiasm or devotion. In plain terms, describes extreme devotion or zeal, usually implying it's a bit much.

How do you pronounce “fanatical”?

“Fanatical” is pronounced fuh-NA-tih-kuhl (/fəˈnætɪkəl/ in IPA).

How do you use “fanatical” in a sentence?

Here is “fanatical” used in a sentence: “The team has a fanatical following in this city.”

What part of speech is “fanatical”?

“Fanatical” is an adjective.