enthusiast
word
Definition
A person who is very interested in and passionate about a particular activity, subject, or hobby.
Usage & Nuances
Often used for hobbies or interests (e.g., 'car enthusiast', 'sports enthusiast'). Neutral and suitable for formal and informal use. It's not the same as 'professional'—it emphasizes passion, not expertise or job.
Spanish: entusiasta - aficionadoPortuguese (BR): entusiasta - apaixonadoPortuguese (PT): entusiasta - aficionadoChinese (Simplified): 爱好者 - 狂热者Chinese (Traditional): 愛好者 - 狂熱者Hindi: उत्साही व्यक्ति - शौकीनArabic: هاوٍ - متحمس
Example Sentences
My brother is a guitar enthusiast.
basic
Sarah is a real travel enthusiast.
basic
He is a sports enthusiast and watches every game.
basic
I met a group of food enthusiasts at the festival.
natural
There's a hiking enthusiast in nearly every family around here.
natural
As a tech enthusiast, she always has the latest gadgets.
natural