English Dictionary

Definition of “fanatical”

fanatical (fəˈnætɪkəl Pronunciation for fanatical

Definitions

adjective

  1. surpassing what is normal or accepted in enthusiasm for or belief in something; excessively or unusually dedicated or devoted

Derived Forms

faˈnatically adverb

Translations for 'fanatical'

  • British English: fanatical If you describe someone as fanatical, you consider their behaviour or opinions to be very extreme. ADJECTIVEAs a boy he was a fanatical patriot.
  • Brazilian Portuguese: fanático
  • Chinese: 狂热的狂热熱的
  • European Spanish: fanático fanática
  • French: fanatique
  • German: fanatisch
  • Italian: fanatico fanatica
  • Japanese: 熱狂的な
  • Korean: 광적인
  • Portuguese: fanático
  • Spanish: fanático fanática

Example Sentences Including 'fanatical'

"Because he's a fanatical believer in the Overlord and if I hadn't put an end to his antics, somebody would have killed him.
Jennifer Fallon TREASON KEEP (2001)
Both, in their different ways, had disliked formal education, but were fanatical workers when a subject interested them.
Gavin Weightman SIGNOR MARCONI'S MAGIC BOX: The invention that sparked the radio revolution (2003)
He's a member of the Western Goals Institute, a fanatical anti-Communist organization based over in London.
MacNeill, Alastair The Devil's Door
I suppose the main one would be Stan Richards who plays Seth Armstrong -- he's fanatical.
Sun, News of the World (2000)
It also breeds a fanatical supporter base - one growing with the Power's success.
The Advertiser, Sunday Mail (2004)
On the other, stands al-Qaeda, a fanatical terrorist movement that would deliver the Middle East to a medieval form of Islamic rule.
Globe and Mail (2003)
Roma supporters are generally regarded as more fanatical , though there are plenty of dedicated Lazio fans as well.
Independent (1999)
Tell me, Zlotin, what does a fanatical Communist like yourself want with a hundred million dollars?
MacNeill, Alastair Code Breaker
The first is almost a fanatical approach to customer satisfaction.
Business Today (2001)

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