Synonyms

enthusiastic

American

[en-thoo-zee-as-tik] / ɛnˌθu ziˈæs tɪk /

adjective

full of or characterized by enthusiasm; ardent.

He seems very enthusiastic about his role in the play.

Synonyms:

impassioned, fervid, vehement, passionate, zealous, fervent, eager

Other Word Forms

antienthusiastic adjective
enthusiastically adverb
hyperenthusiastic adjective
nonenthusiastic adjective
overenthusiastic adjective
pseudoenthusiastic adjective
quasi-enthusiastic adjective
unenthusiastic adjective

Etymology

Origin of enthusiastic

First recorded in 1595–1605; from Greek enthousiastikós; enthusiast ( def. ), -ic ( def. )

Example Sentences

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Despite the sobering conclusions, Byrne remains enthusiastic about future exploration, particularly NASA's Europa Clipper mission, which is scheduled to fly past the moon in the spring of 2031.

From Science Daily

But if late 2025’s early signs of improvement hold, a more enthusiastic buyer could reduce the need for builders to offer incentives, steadying margins and proving early guidance conservative.

From Barron's

Throughout “Intentional,” Mr. Bailey explores the link between productivity and meaning: If you feel that what you’re doing is worthwhile, you’ll likely be more enthusiastic about following through.

From The Wall Street Journal

The 68-year-old president concluded his campaign with a rally in a 20,000-seat stadium in Bangui, before a large and enthusiastic crowd.

From Barron's

“You’d see the enthusiastic eighth-grader dragging the skeptical parents” to open house events years ago, said Tom Hickey, the superintendent of South Shore Regional Vocational Technical High School.

From The Wall Street Journal

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