fanatic
word
Definition
A fanatic is a person who has an extreme and often unreasonable enthusiasm or devotion for something, such as a religion, hobby, or sports team.
Usage & Nuances
Usually describes someone whose passion is so intense it seems irrational. More negative than 'fan' or 'enthusiast'. Often used with sports, religion, or politics. Can sound critical or disapproving. Don't use lightly for positive enthusiasm.
Spanish: fanático - aficionado extremoPortuguese (BR): fanático - entusiasta extremoPortuguese (PT): fanático - entusiasta extremoChinese (Simplified): 狂热者 - 极端爱好者Chinese (Traditional): 狂熱者 - 極端愛好者Hindi: कट्टरपंथी - अंधभक्तArabic: متعصب - مولع جدًاBengali: উগ্র অনুরাগী - উন্মাদRussian: фанатик - фанат (с негативным оттенком)Japanese: 熱狂者 - 狂信者Vietnamese: người cuồng tín - kẻ cuồng nhiệtKorean: 광신자 - 열성팬 (부정적 의미)Turkish: fanatik - bağnazUrdu: متعصب - جنونیIndonesian: fanatik - orang fanatik
Example Sentences
He is a fanatic about football.
basic
A religious fanatic can be very dangerous.
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The museum is full of art fanatics.
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My uncle is a total baseball fanatic—he never misses a game.
natural
Online arguments often turn heated when political fanatics get involved.
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She's a fitness fanatic—the gym is like her second home.
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