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

OTHER WORDS FROM enthusiastic

Words nearby enthusiastic

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

Words related to unenthusiastic

tepid, indifferent, lackadaisical, lukewarm, perfunctory, apathetic, cool, emotionless, half-hearted, uninterested, unmoved, passionless, unexcited, languid, spiritless

Example sentences from the Web for unenthusiastic

British Dictionary definitions for unenthusiastic (1 of 2)

unenthusiastic
/ (ˌʌnɪnθjuːzɪˈæstɪk) /

adjective

lacking in enthusiasm

British Dictionary definitions for unenthusiastic (2 of 2)

enthusiastic
/ (ɪnˌθjuːzɪˈæstɪk) /

adjective

filled with or motivated by enthusiasm; fanatical; keen

Derived forms of enthusiastic

enthusiastically, adverb