Basic Details
Word: Fanatic
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A person who is extremely enthusiastic and passionate about something, often to an excessive degree.
Synonyms: Enthusiast, zealot, devotee
Antonyms: Casual, indifferent
Idioms and Phrases
- Fanatical about: To be extremely passionate about something. Example: "She is fanatical about football and never misses a match."
- Fanaticism runs deep: To have a strong and often extreme dedication to something. Example: "His fanaticism runs deep, as he has been collecting stamps for over twenty years."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The young girl was a fanatic for the circus, attending every performance she could find.
Example 2: His fanatic approach to gardening resulted in one of the most beautiful gardens in the neighbourhood.
Example 3: While discussing the new video game, he displayed a fanatic enthusiasm that excited everyone around him.
Fun Fact
The word "fanatic" comes from the Latin word "fanaticus," meaning "inspired by a deity," which was used to describe people with intense religious fervour.
Famous Quote
"The fanatic is often the man who does not care to be understood; he is a man of will, not of reason." A. Edward Newton
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "fanatic" mean?
a) A casual observer
b) A person who is extremely enthusiastic
c) A teacher in a school
d) A regular visitor
Answer: b) A person who is extremely enthusiastic
2. Which of these is a synonym of "fanatic"?
a) Enthusiast
b) Journalist
c) Viewer
d) Friend
Answer: a) Enthusiast
3. What is an antonym of "fanatic"?
a) Excited
b) Zealot
c) Casual
d) Devotee
Answer: c) Casual
4. Which sentence uses "fanatic" correctly?
a) She is a fanatic about her homework and does it every day.
b) He was a fanatic for his country and enjoyed cooking.
c) The fanatic dog played with his owner.
d) Her fanatic smile brightened the room.
Answer: a) She is a fanatic about her homework and does it every day.
5. Which idiom means the same as "fanatic"?
a) Fanatical about
b) As cool as a cucumber
c) Jumping the gun
d) Do it by the book
Answer: a) Fanatical about
