enthusiastic

[ en-thoo-zee-as-tik ]
/ ɛnˌθu ziˈæs tɪk /

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.

OTHER WORDS FROM enthusiastic

Words nearby enthusiastic

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

Example sentences from the Web for overenthusiastic

British Dictionary definitions for overenthusiastic (1 of 2)

overenthusiastic
/ (ˌəʊvərɪnˌθjuːzɪˈæstɪk) /

adjective

excessively enthusiastic

British Dictionary definitions for overenthusiastic (2 of 2)

enthusiastic
/ (ɪnˌθjuːzɪˈæstɪk) /

adjective

filled with or motivated by enthusiasm; fanatical; keen

Derived forms of enthusiastic

enthusiastically, adverb