Enthusiasm

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Enthusiasm can mean enjoyment, interest, or approval given by a person. The term is related to playfulness, inventiveness, optimism and high energy.^[1]

1. ↑ Daniels, M.D., D.; Price, PhD, V. (2000). The Essential Enneagram. New York: HarperCollins. p. 64. ISBN 0-06-251676-0.