enthusiastic
[en-thoo-zee-as-tik]
- full of or characterized by enthusiasm; ardent: He seems very enthusiastic about his role in the play.
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Origin of enthusiastic
Synonyms
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vigorously, rapidly, nimbly, willingly, cordially, sincerely, promptly, intently, zealously, heartily, gladly, earnestly, energetically, readily, breathlessly, actively, hungrily, impatiently, enthusiastically, ardentlyExamples from the Web for enthusiastically
Contemporary Examples
Christians around the country will be building crèches and parents will be enthusiastically attending Nativity Plays.
It was sad that my first visit to Court Green, which Sylvia had described so enthusiastically, should be after her demise.
Mourn so enthusiastically that you end up neglecting your own family.
He enthusiastically commended Justin Cartwright (who by that time had already written half a dozen novels).
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He enthusiastically showed off his pruning technique for me and lunch with him was required.
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Historical Examples
"Oh, tell me about him," cried Miss Sommerton, enthusiastically.
One Day's CourtshipRobert Barr
Claude, however, had enthusiastically sprung on to the bench, and stood upon it.
The Fat and the ThinEmile Zola
Once more Tony faced the world hopefully and enthusiastically.
The Einstein See-SawMiles John Breuer
The zologists have not accepted it quite so enthusiastically.
The Meaning of EvolutionSamuel Christian Schmucker
"You will be sure to like her," cried Harry, enthusiastically.
Pretty Madcap DorothyLaura Jean Libbey
enthusiastic
- filled with or motivated by enthusiasm; fanatical; keen
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Word Origin and History for enthusiastically
enthusiastic
adj.
c.1600, "pertaining to possession by a deity," from Greek enthousiastikos "inspired," from enthousiazein (see enthusiasm). Meaning "pertaining to irrational delusion in religion" is from 1690s. The main modern sense, in reference to feelings or persons, "intensely eager, rapturous," is from late 18c. Related: Enthusiastically.
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