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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I showed the idea to their publicist and got an immediate, enthusiastic yes.

From Los Angeles Times

Some of it can be attributed to an actor’s commitment, says Martin, contrasting Chalamet’s enthusiastic campaign with Dakota Johnson’s reluctant “Madame Web” tour.

From Los Angeles Times

London-based analyst David Adams considers a stronger euro, resulting from much more enthusiastic take-up of AI technology as a potential outlier.

From MarketWatch

"We've got a coach lined up and he's really really enthusiastic and ready to go. He's been working a lot trying to talk to players as well."

From BBC

From his enthusiastic dancing dad and slumbering grandma to the overly productive frybread vendor, each character is deftly rendered with a familiar and affectionate warmth.

From Salon

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