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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, entire

Origin of enthusiastic

From the Greek word enthousiastikós, dating back to 1595–1605. See enthusiast, -ic

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British Dictionary definitions for enthusiastically

enthusiastic

/ (ɪnˌθjuːzɪˈæstɪk) /

adjective

filled with or motivated by enthusiasm; fanatical; keen

Derived Forms

enthusiastically, adverb
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