fanatic

Definition

  • noun: a person who is very enthusiastic about something
  • adjective: marked by excessive enthusiasm and often intense uncritical devotion
  • synonyms: ultra, unreasonable, enthusiast

Examples

  • She was 'fanatically' devoted to her job.

  • a religious 'fanatic' [='extremist']

  • He is 'fanatical about' boating.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) - Have you lost your mind? - And live his life as a penitent. He is the heir to Highgarden, the future of House Tyrell. He can begin again. As a mindless fanatic. As a free man. You will leave for Highgarden today. There is no law that says you must stay here. I am the queen. (..)
    2016 TvShow: Game of Thrones Title: The Broken Man Season: 6 Episode 7
  • (..) Team's playing Bethesda Medical next week. Tell your friend not to get cute down there. The Marines in Guantanamo are fanatical. About what? About being Marines. Dear sir... my name is P.F. C. William T. Santiago. I'm a Marine stationed (..)
    1992 A Few Good Men
  • (..) when I get Loras. I was as shocke as anyone when the Faith arreste Ser Loras. I have no love for these fanatics, but what can a Queen Mother o? Has the crown suenly stoppe neeing the troops, gol, an wheat my house supplies? (..)
    2015 TvShow: Game of Thrones Title: Unbowed, Unbent, Unbroken Season: 5 Episode 6