Synonyms

enthusiastic

American

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

adjective

full of or characterized by enthusiasm; ardent.

He seems very enthusiastic about his role in the play.

Synonyms:

impassioned , fervid , vehement , passionate , zealous , fervent , eager

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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In Maine, Platner continues to draw large, enthusiastic crowds and leads polling in the Democratic primary.

From Los Angeles Times

Consumers haven’t been enthusiastic about the EV versions of pickup trucks, partially due to high prices and concerns over reliability, according to experts.

From MarketWatch

Harnett found an enthusiastic clientele among merchants and industrialists who appreciated his male themes and appealing arrangements; they proudly hung his works in offices, stores and saloons.

From The Wall Street Journal

For Welty, an enthusiastic talker and a frequent letter writer, a good chat and the daily mail went hand in hand.

From The Wall Street Journal

Still others — and this may be your cousin — simply want to be near the action, hovering like an enthusiastic stagehand hoping for a cameo.

From Salon

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