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enthusiastic

[ en-thoo-zee-as-tik ]
/ ɛnˌθu ziˈæs tɪk /
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adjective

full of or characterized by enthusiasm; ardent: He seems very enthusiastic about his role in the play.

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RELATED WORDS

vigorously, rapidly, nimbly, willingly, cordially, sincerely, promptly, intently, zealously, heartily, gladly, earnestly, energetically, readily, breathlessly, actively, hungrily, impatiently, ardently, fervently

Nearby words

enthrone, enthronement, enthuse, enthusiasm, enthusiast, enthusiastic, enthymeme, entia, entice, enticement, enticing

Origin of enthusiastic

From the Greek word enthousiastikós, dating back to 1595–1605. See enthusiast, -ic
SYNONYMS FOR enthusiastic
eager, fervent, zealous, passionate, vehement, fervid, impassioned.
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British Dictionary definitions for enthusiastically

enthusiastic

/ (ɪnˌθjuːzɪˈæstɪk) /

adjective

filled with or motivated by enthusiasm; fanatical; keen
Derived Formsenthusiastically, adverb
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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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