enthusiastic

[en-thoo-zee-as-tik]

adjective

1. 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

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of enthusiastic¹

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

Example Sentences

He is a fluent Welsh speaker, and describes himself as an enthusiastic supporter of grassroots Welsh rugby and a keen follower of the national side.

From BBC

The investigation could not determine why Ms Booth had taken on such complicated cases, although it described her as "an enthusiastic surgeon with inadequate insight into her skills and experience."

From BBC

It was probably true that Hitler held the fate of German firms like Krupp, IG Farben and Siemens in his hands, but that did not make them any less enthusiastic in carrying out his intentions.

From Salon

"I wasn't the bearer of my fruit, but I made all those changes and took the gamble of taking an enthusiastic squad that was playing outstanding rugby."

From BBC

Now, as his corruption and retribution have gone into overdrive, he maintains the full and enthusiastic support of his party.

From Salon

Related Words

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• avid 
• concerned 
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• earnest 
• exuberant 
• fanatical 
• fervent 
• forceful 
• keen 
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• rabid 
• rhapsodic 
• vigorous 
• warm 
• willing 
• zealous