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

  • (..) no clearly defined battle zones. The issue was segregation, and segregation was everywhere. In Selma, we can concentrate our actions on one building. A citadel, defended by fanatics. The Selma Courthouse. A perfect stage. Y'all deliberately causing an obstruction! You don't disperse, (..)
    2014 Selma