Enthusiasm - Crossword Clue, Answer and Explanation

'enthusiasm' is the definition.
(I know that elan is a type of avidity)

This is the entire clue.

(Other definitions for elan that I've seen before include "Vigour, style, enthusiasm" , "Flamboyance" , "Dash in French lane" , "Style and liveliness" , "Vivacity, panache" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Independent, The Guardian, the Penny Press, the Sydney Morning Herald, the Universal, the Evening Standard, the USA Today, the King Feature Syndicate, The Mirror, The Telegraph and The Star Tribune.

'enthusiasm' is the definition.
(zest can mean enthusiasm or eagerness)

This is the entire clue.

(Other definitions for zest that I've seen before include "Grated lemon skin" , "Drive" , "Great energy; citrus peel" , "taste" , "Keen interest" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Independent, The Guardian, the Penny Press, the Sydney Morning Herald, the Universal, the Evening Standard, the USA Today, the King Feature Syndicate, The Mirror, The Telegraph and The Star Tribune.

'enthusiasm' is the definition.
(I know that zeal is a type of avidity)

This is the entire clue.

(Other definitions for zeal that I've seen before include "Eagerness and devotion" , "Dedicated enthusiasm" , "Interest that's definitely not diminished" , "Intense enthusiasm" , "Fire" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Independent, The Guardian, the Penny Press, the Sydney Morning Herald, the Universal, the Evening Standard, the USA Today, the King Feature Syndicate, The Mirror, The Telegraph and The Star Tribune.

'enthusiasm' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)

This is the entire clue.

(Other definitions for fire that I've seen before include "Sack; discharge (a gun)" , "Ready, aim . . . ." , "Dismiss; bake in a kiln" , "Shoot; sack" , "Inspire" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Independent, The Guardian, the Penny Press, the Sydney Morning Herald, the Universal, the Evening Standard, the USA Today, the King Feature Syndicate, The Mirror, The Telegraph and The Star Tribune.

'enthusiasm' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)

This is the entire clue.

(Other definitions for mania that I've seen before include "Over-enthusiasm" , "Insanity" , "Obsessive enthusiasm" , "fixation" , "serious obsession" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Independent, The Guardian, the Penny Press, the Sydney Morning Herald, the Evening Standard, the USA Today, the King Feature Syndicate, the Newsday, The Mirror and The Telegraph.

'enthusiasm' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)

This is all the clue.

(Other definitions for oomph that I've seen before include "Spirited vigour" , "Enthusiasm - vigour - sex appeal" , "sex-appeal" , "Ginger" , "Vitality, zing" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Independent, The Guardian, the Penny Press, the Sydney Morning Herald, the Evening Standard, the USA Today, the King Feature Syndicate, the Newsday, The Mirror and The Telegraph.

'enthusiasm' is the definition.
(I know that keenness is a type of enthusiasm)

This is the entire clue.

(Other definitions for keenness that I've seen before include "Eagerness" , "Penetrating quality" , "Enthusiasm" , "Fervour" , "Avidity" .)

I've seen this clue in The Daily Mail.

Enthusiasm (4)