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- [fuh-nat-i-kuh l]
- /fəˈnæt ɪ kəl/
- /fəˈnæt.ɪ.kəl/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [fuh-nat-i-kuh l]
- /fəˈnæt ɪ kəl/
Definitions of fanatical word
- adjective fanatical motivated or characterized by an extreme, uncritical enthusiasm or zeal, as in religion or politics. 1
- noun fanatical Filled with excessive and single-minded zeal. 1
- adjective fanatical zealous, excessively fervent 1
- adjective fanatical very keen on sth 1
- adjective fanatical If you describe someone as fanatical, you disapprove of them because you consider their behaviour or opinions to be very extreme. 0
- adjective fanatical surpassing what is normal or accepted in enthusiasm for or belief in something; excessively or unusually dedicated or devoted 0
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Origin of fanatical
First appearance:
before 1540 One of the 30% oldest English words
First recorded in 1540-50; fanatic + -al1
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Parts of speech for Fanatical
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
fanatical popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 89% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for fanatical
adj fanatical
- stubborn — unreasonably obstinate; obstinately unmoving: a stubborn child.
- single-minded — having or showing a single aim or purpose: a single-minded program.
- narrow-minded — having or showing a prejudiced mind, as persons or opinions; biased.
- frenzied — wildly excited or enthusiastic: frenzied applause.
- zealous — full of, characterized by, or due to zeal; ardently active, devoted, or diligent. Synonyms: enthusiastic, eager, fervid, fervent, intense, passionate, warm. Antonyms: apathetic; lackadaisical.
adjective fanatical
- fanatic — a person with an extreme and uncritical enthusiasm or zeal, as in religion or politics.
- dedicated — You use dedicated to describe someone who enjoys a particular activity very much and spends a lot of time doing it.
- fixated — to fix; make stable or stationary.
- enthusiastic — Having or showing intense and eager enjoyment, interest, or approval.
- keen — finely sharpened, as an edge; so shaped as to cut or pierce substances readily: a keen razor.
Antonyms for fanatical
adj fanatical
- broad-minded — If you describe someone as broad-minded, you approve of them because they are willing to accept types of behaviour which other people consider immoral.
- tolerant — inclined or disposed to tolerate; showing tolerance; forbearing: tolerant of errors.
- apathetic — If you describe someone as apathetic, you are criticizing them because they do not seem to be interested in or enthusiastic about doing anything.
- indifferent — without interest or concern; not caring; apathetic: his indifferent attitude toward the suffering of others.
- lethargic — of, relating to, or affected with lethargy; drowsy; sluggish; apathetic.
adjective fanatical
- doubting — Present participle of doubt.
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