Synonyms for Fanatic & Similar Words

Definition of fanatic

adjective
  1. marked by excessive enthusiasm for and intense devotion to a cause or idea; "rabid isolationist"
noun
  1. a person motivated by irrational enthusiasm (as for a cause); "A fanatic is one who can't change his mind and won't change the subject"--Winston Churchill

5 synonyms found

Writing tips for "fanatic"

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"Fanatic" in song lyrics

See how fanatic is used in real songs:

  • "It's the automatic Asiatic rap fanatic"
    3rd Eye f/ Lord Finesse, Nine, Top Quality, Zone 7 — Troopers Reprezent
  • "I guess I'm a fanatic"
    Aceyalone — Golden Mic
  • "Cyco-scenetic, Connect Gang fanatic"
    AllFrumThaI f/ Boo Kapone, CJ Mac, The Comrads, WC — Hoo-Ride'n

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