enthusiastically
Americanadverb
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
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In one email exchange from 2009, the then-Duchess of York enthusiastically updates Epstein on potential opportunities for her business brands and books that have opened up.
From BBC
In 2009, she describes Epstein as "the brother I have always wished for" and enthusiastically gives him details of her latest business ideas.
From BBC
Viola of course agreed, and from that point she enthusiastically assumed the titles of housekeeper and best friend.
From Literature
Glass, 88, is seen as the greatest living US composer and perhaps the most influential in the post-World War II era, shattering long-held linear conceptions of classical music and enthusiastically incorporating non-Western forms.
From Barron's
There’s a guy throwing a ball for his dog, which enthusiastically plunges into the freezing cold water to go get it.
From Literature
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