flight-enthusiastic
|flight-en-thusi-as-tic|
/flaɪt ɪnˈθjuːziˌæstɪk/
passion for flying
Etymology
'flight-enthusiastic' is a compound word formed from 'flight' and 'enthusiastic'. 'Flight' originates from Old English 'flyht', meaning 'the act of flying', and 'enthusiastic' comes from Greek 'enthousiasmos', meaning 'inspiration or possession by a god'.
'Flight' evolved from Old English 'flyht' to Middle English 'flight', while 'enthusiastic' evolved from Greek 'enthousiasmos' to Latin 'enthusiasmus', and then to Middle English 'enthusiastik'.
Initially, 'enthusiastic' meant 'possessed by a god', but over time it evolved to mean 'having intense interest or passion'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having a keen interest or passion for flying or aviation.
She is flight-enthusiastic and spends her weekends at the local airfield.
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Last updated: 2025/06/24 22:43