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fanatical

/fəˈnæt.ɪ.kəl/
fa · nat · i · cal
Adverb:fanatically
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• adjective

1

Filled with or motivated by excessive, uncritical, and single-minded zeal, especially for an extreme religious or political cause.

Example

"The movement was led by a small group of fanatical followers who refused to compromise on any of their demands."

2

Obsessively enthusiastic, devoted, or meticulous about a particular activity, interest, or standard.

Example

"The head chef is fanatical about kitchen hygiene and inspects every workstation before service begins."

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• Rhymes for fanatical

• Nearby Words

fan
fanart
fanatic
fanatical
fanatically
fanaticism
fanaticize

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the Latin 'fanaticus' (meaning 'mad', 'enthusiastic', or 'inspired by a deity'), which comes from 'fanum' ('temple' or 'shrine'), supplemented with the English adjectival suffix '-al'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Fanatical. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/fanatical
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