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Definitions

fanatical

[fuh-nat-i-kuhl] / fəˈnæt ɪ kəl /
ADJECTIVE
overenthusiastic
Synonyms
STRONGEST
bigoted dogmatic enthusiastic fervent frenzied impassioned narrow-minded obsessive passionate rabid single-minded stubborn violent zealous
WEAK
biased bugged burning contumacious credulous devoted domineering erratic extreme feverish fiery headstrong high on immoderate impulsive incorrigible infatuated mad monomaniacal nuts for obsessed obstinate opinionated partial partisan possessed prejudiced radical raving turned on unruly visionary wild willful
Antonyms
STRONGEST
apathetic broad-minded calm cool doubting happy indifferent lethargic tolerant unenthusiastic unexcited
WEAK
disinterested dispassionate impartial

Example Sentences

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To all but his most fanatical followers, it’s clear he possesses a megalomaniacal personality and violent temperament.

From Salon • Mar. 7, 2026

India captain Suryakumar Yadav admitted Friday "there will be nerves" when India open their T20 World Cup campaign in front of more than 30,000 fanatical home supporters in Mumbai, but vowed to give them "entertainment".

From Barron's • Feb. 6, 2026

Superstar players, fanatical fans, regular helpings of drama and the sinister side of the game - the Superclasico has it all.

From BBC • Apr. 27, 2025

Ms. Lucio, as the often dismissive Isidora, and Ms. Verson, as the frantically fanatical Susie, have the most overtly comic roles and make the most of their material.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 21, 2025

I had also become a fanatical bird-watcher by the age of seven.

From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond