enthusiastically
Americanadverb
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Etymology
Origin of enthusiastically
First recorded in 1725–35; enthusiastic ( def. ) + -ally ( def. )
Explanation
When you do something enthusiastically, you do it with excitement and eagerness. You might enthusiastically accept your grandmother's invitation to join her on a European cruise. If you love your job, you'll tend to work enthusiastically, and when your favorite band is playing, you'll wait enthusiastically for them to take the stage. Enthusiastically is a great adverb for describing anything you do cheerfully, or with enthusiasm. The adjective enthusiastic originally meant "possessed by a god," and it comes from the Greek word entheos, "divinely inspired or possessed," combining the roots en, "in," and theos, "god."
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Example Sentences
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No big industrialized economy has embraced Chinese cars more enthusiastically than the U.K., where Brits like Thewlis are being won over by the combination of affordable prices with status-signaling styling and technology.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 5, 2026
Her sister, Duch, was celebrating just as enthusiastically — but without the alcohol.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 3, 2026
Last week, Gazprom Arena had posted enthusiastically about the concerts on social media, calling Ye "the most influential musical artist of our time".
From BBC ● Aug. 25, 2026
It shelves a photograph you paused over, a dish you ate three summers ago, a flavor combination you praised enthusiastically in public and then apparently continued discussing with yourself in private.
From Salon ● Aug. 1, 2026
“We haven’t met, I’m Dapo,” the man sitting on the other side of Okwudiba said, reaching across to shake Obinze’s hand enthusiastically, as though Obinze had just sprung into existence.
From "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
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