enthusiastic

[ en-thoo-zee-as-tik ]

/ ɛnˌθu ziˈæs tɪk /

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adjective

full of or characterized by enthusiasm; ardent: He seems very enthusiastic about his role in the play.

Origin of enthusiastic

From the Greek word enthousiastikós, dating back to 1595–1605. See enthusiast, -ic

SYNONYMS FOR enthusiastic

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

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OTHER WORDS FROM enthusiastic

en·thu·si·as·ti·cal·ly, adverb an·ti·en·thu·si·as·tic, adjective an·ti·en·thu·si·as·ti·cal·ly, adverb hy·per·en·thu·si·as·tic, adjective

hy·per·en·thu·si·as·ti·cal·ly, adverb non·en·thu·si·as·tic, adjective non·en·thu·si·as·ti·cal·ly, adverb o·ver·en·thu·si·as·tic, adjective o·ver·en·thu·si·as·ti·cal·ly, adverb pseu·do·en·thu·si·as·tic, adjective pseu·do·en·thu·si·as·ti·cal·ly, adverb qua·si-en·thu·si·as·tic, adjective qua·si-en·thu·si·as·ti·cal·ly, adverb un·en·thu·si·as·tic, adjective un·en·thu·si·as·ti·cal·ly, adverb

Words nearby enthusiastic

enthrone, enthronement, enthuse, enthusiasm, enthusiast, enthusiastic, enthymeme, entia, entice, enticement, entire

Example sentences from the Web for enthusiastic

Greens also were less than enthusiastic about new massive public works.

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But the two of them are enthusiastic supporters of getting the human race to far-off stars.

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With the help of a lot of enthusiastic, well, guys, he is getting his chance.

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In effort to help me do the same, she puts Jessica T.S. Neufville, an enthusiastic 16-year-old member of A-LIFE, on the phone.

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Eventually, even the most enthusiastic diner will tire of going to his restaurant.

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The maestro was not so enthusiastic as Messiani, but he promised to do what he could.

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Lady Beach-Mandarin was so enthusiastic in the matter that she made a special call.

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As you know, I am an enthusiastic and pretty good ball-player.

'As Gold in the Furnace' |John E. Copus
M. Raindal had enjoyed the final ballet very much; and the steps of the Sabotire had made him enthusiastic.

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In the Forest he was enthusiastic for the peace, and sneered at the Revolution.

Alexander Pope |Leslie Stephen

British Dictionary definitions for enthusiastic

enthusiastic

/ (ɪnˌθjuːzɪˈæstɪk) /

adjective

filled with or motivated by enthusiasm; fanatical; keen

Derived forms of enthusiastic

enthusiastically, adverb

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