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.

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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

Any Waffle House fan will know what that means–and enthusiastically dig into this kit for whipping up breakfast for 12.

From The Wall Street Journal

Investors were already responding enthusiastically prior to the employment report to Nvidia’s strong earnings report late Wednesday, but the jobs figures added fuel to the fire.

From The Wall Street Journal

Its July 2025 statement enthusiastically endorsed both the IMF and the World Bank, and put the World Trade Organization at the center of the global trading system.

From Salon

During his decade in the House, he gained himself the reputation as a drier-than-dry conservative, enthusiastically supporting Ronald Reagan's huge Cold War increases in defence spending.

From BBC

Borg was filmed enthusiastically describing how he saw another officer stomp on a suspect's leg in custody.

From BBC

Related Words

• actively
• ardently
• breathlessly
• cordially
• earnestly
• energetically
• fervently
• gladly
• heartily
• hungrily
• impatiently
• intently
• longingly
• promptly
• readily
• sincerely
• vigorously
• willingly
• zealously