Fanatical: meaning, definitions and examples
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fanatical
[ fษหnรฆtษชkl ]
extreme devotion or zeal
Fanatical is used to describe someone who has extreme and often unreasonable enthusiasm or devotion for a particular cause, belief, or activity. It implies a level of intensity that goes beyond normal enthusiasm.
Synonyms
enthusiastic, fanatic, obsessive, zealous.
Examples of usage
- She has a fanatical dedication to her work, often staying late into the night to perfect her projects.
- The cult leader's followers were fanatical in their loyalty, willing to do anything he asked of them.
to an extreme or excessive degree
Fanatically is an adverb used to describe actions or behaviors done with extreme zeal or enthusiasm, often to the point of being excessive or unreasonable.
Synonyms
enthusiastically, obsessively, zealously.
Examples of usage
- She pursued her goals fanatically, often sacrificing her personal life for her career.
- He defended his beliefs fanatically, refusing to listen to any opposing viewpoints.
Translations
Translations of the word "fanatical" in other languages:
๐ต๐น fanรกtico
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคเฅเคเคฐ
๐ฉ๐ช fanatisch
๐ฎ๐ฉ fanatik
๐บ๐ฆ ัะฐะฝะฐัะธัะฝะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ fanatyczny
๐ฏ๐ต ็ไฟก็ใช (ใใใใใใฆใใช)
๐ซ๐ท fanatique
๐ช๐ธ fanรกtico
๐น๐ท fanatik
๐ฐ๐ท ๊ด์ ์ ์ธ
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ูุชูุทูุฑููู
๐จ๐ฟ fanatickรฝ
๐ธ๐ฐ fanatickรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ็็ญ็ (kuรกngrรจ de)
๐ธ๐ฎ fanatiฤen
๐ฎ๐ธ ofstรฆkisfullur
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะฐะฝะฐัััา
๐ฌ๐ช แคแแแแขแแแฃแ แ
๐ฆ๐ฟ fanatik
๐ฒ๐ฝ fanรกtico
Etymology
The word 'fanatical' originated from the Latin word 'fanaticus', which means 'of a temple, inspired by a god'. Over time, the word evolved to describe excessive zeal or devotion. The concept of fanaticism has been present throughout history, often associated with extreme beliefs or behaviors. In modern usage, 'fanatical' is often used to describe intense passion or dedication.
See also: fanatically, fanaticism.
Word Frequency Rank
With rank #16,735, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.
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