Fanatic (Noun)
Meaning
A person motivated by irrational enthusiasm (as for a cause); "A fanatic is one who can't change his mind and won't change the subject"--Winston Churchill.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The environmental fanatic spent all her free time protesting outside the local factory, convinced that it was single-handedly destroying the planet.
- His fanatic devotion to the team led him to paint his entire house in the team's colors, much to the dismay of his neighbors.
- The politician's fanatic stance on immigration reform made it impossible for her to find common ground with her opponents.
- As a fanatic about healthy eating, she spent hours each day preparing elaborate meals and researching new recipes.
- The rockstar's fanatic fans camped out for days to get tickets to the sold-out show, braving torrential rain and freezing temperatures.