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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Staff are most enthusiastic about the technology, followed by students and faculty — the group that is most divided, according to the survey results released Wednesday.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

When they asked whether a solution would be helpful, the response was enthusiastic: "yes, please!"

From Science Daily • Mar. 26, 2026

Some investors said they were still enthusiastic about technology stocks and expected them to retain their hold over the broader market despite the volatility this year.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026

Many others on the Street are just as enthusiastic.

From Barron's • Mar. 18, 2026

It wasn’t the most enthusiastic answer, but Otto took it, rushing from the shop and grabbing the bike again.

From "The Last Last-Day-of-Summer" by Lamar Giles

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