The word 'entheos' meaning 'possessed by a god' in Greek, and also meaning to be 'in ecstasy or rapt', led to an interpretation of 'divine inspiration' as 'enthousiasmos'. ... Related words: enthuse, enthused, enthusiast, enthusiastic.

Does enthusiasm mean god within?

“The word “enthusiasm” comes from the Greek word “entheos” which means the God within. And the happiest, most interesting people are those who have found the secret of maintaining their enthusiasm, that God within.”

What does the Greek word enthusiasm mean?

The word enthusiasm indicates intense excitement. The noun enthusiasm comes from the Greek word enthousiasmos, from enthous, meaning “possessed by a god, inspired.” It was originally used in a derogatory sense to describe excessive religious zeal.