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 Evening Standard, the Penny Press, the Universal, The Irish Independent, the Sydney Morning Herald, The Telegraph, the King Feature Syndicate, The Mirror, The Star Tribune and the USA Today.

'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 Evening Standard, the Penny Press, the Universal, The Irish Independent, the Sydney Morning Herald, The Telegraph, the King Feature Syndicate, The Mirror, The Star Tribune and the USA Today.

'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 Evening Standard, the Penny Press, the Universal, The Irish Independent, the Sydney Morning Herald, The Telegraph, the King Feature Syndicate, The Mirror, The Star Tribune and the USA Today.

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

This is the entire clue.

(Other definitions for gusto that I've seen before include "Great enjoyment in doing something" , "Zest, exuberance" , "Zest, zeal" , "(Corporate) emblem" , "ardour" .)

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

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

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

'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)