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enthusiastically

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

adverb

  1. with lively interest or enthusiasm; eagerly; ardently or passionately.

    When not volunteering or working, she enthusiastically pursues outdoor activities such as biking and hiking.

Other Word Forms

  • antienthusiastically adverb
  • hyperenthusiastically adverb
  • nonenthusiastically adverb
  • overenthusiastically adverb
  • pseudoenthusiastically adverb
  • quasi-enthusiastically adverb
  • unenthusiastically adverb

Etymology

Origin of enthusiastically

First recorded in 1725–35; enthusiastic ( def. ) + -ally ( def. )

Example Sentences

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And, while enthusiastically embracing the therapist’s narrative, the majority persistently portrays her as a victim of Colorado’s attack on her free speech.

From Slate • Apr. 3, 2026

Cryptocurrency prices, including Bitcoin and XRP, saw a rebound but less enthusiastically than other risk assets.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

He looked thinner than in his prior court appearance, but grinned enthusiastically as he shook his lawyers’ hands.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

Some schools follow them enthusiastically, while others soften or sidestep them.

From BBC • Mar. 20, 2026

“It’ll be fun,” Theo repeated enthusiastically, encouraging her.

From "Code Name Verity" by Elizabeth Wein

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