fanatical
UK/fә'nætikәl/US
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Definitions
adj.
Extremely and uncritically devoted to a cause or activity; obsessive
狂热的，盲信的，痴迷的
Root Breakdown
Root-derived+
-aticrelating to, having the nature of
+
-alrelating to, having the nature of
=fanatical
fanatic + -al (adj.) = 'characteristic of a fanatic' — marked by extreme, blind intensity. Often used of devotion to a goal: fanatical loyalty, fanatical about detail.
Root fanum still carries 4 more wordsUsage Guide
Two patterns: before a noun (fanatical devotion/loyalty/zeal), and 'fanatical about (something)' (he's fanatical about punctuality). Slightly less harsh than the noun fanatic, and more often used for intensity than for danger.
Example Sentences
- 1.
She has a fanatical devotion to her work.
- 2.
He's fanatical about keeping the kitchen spotless.
- 3.
Their fanatical supporters travel to every away game.