enthusiastic
Americanadjective
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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But analysis about its debut was less enthusiastic.
From Los Angeles Times
Ehio says there's a "big market" for gospel music, and an enthusiastic audience that wants to hear it.
From BBC
Wearing glasses and her hair pulled back in a top-knot, and backed by a tall headboard, Applegate grows more enthusiastic when the conversation turns to a lighter topic: reality TV.
From Los Angeles Times
He was warm and kind, funny and enthusiastic, smart and thoughtful.
From Literature
“That was an enthusiastic goodbye for someone who makes you feel that way.”
From Literature
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