enthusiastic
Americanadjective
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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The price of Bitcoin, XRP, and other cryptocurrencies jumped Wednesday but the rebound was less enthusiastic than that of other risk assets as investors remained cautious over digital assets’ role in the Iran war.
From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026
When they asked whether a solution would be helpful, the response was enthusiastic: "yes, please!"
From Science Daily • Mar. 26, 2026
Some investors said they were still enthusiastic about technology stocks and expected them to retain their hold over the broader market despite the volatility this year.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026
Afterward, Jordan jumped the track’s safety barrier to greet Reddick and his team with some hard high fives and enthusiastic cheers.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 23, 2026
And then Art had me—eager, enthusiastic, willing to help but with energy more like a chicken with its head cut off.
From This Side of Wild by Gary Paulsen
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