enthusiastic

[en-thoo-zee-as-tik]

adjective

1. full of or characterized by enthusiasm; ardent.

   He seems very enthusiastic about his role in the play.

   Synonyms: impassioned, fervid, vehement, passionate, zealous, fervent, eager

Other Word Forms

• enthusiastically adverb
• antienthusiastic adjective
• hyperenthusiastic adjective
• nonenthusiastic adjective
• overenthusiastic adjective
• pseudoenthusiastic adjective
• quasi-enthusiastic adjective
• unenthusiastic adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of enthusiastic¹

First recorded in 1595–1605; from Greek enthousiastikós; enthusiast ( def. ), -ic ( def. )

Example Sentences

He is an enthusiastic pilot who owns three of his own planes.

From BBC

The corollary to Joe Francis’ assertion that “people want to buy naked women” is that buyers these days seem to care less and less about ethical sourcing and the enthusiastic participation of sellers.

From Salon

He simply gave today’s Republicans and conservatives enthusiastic permission to be their true selves and to drop the mask.

From Salon

After dissecting the night before, the enthusiastic praising of each other continues.

From BBC

Nearly 7 of 10 registered Democratic voters in the state said they are very or somewhat enthusiastic about Newsom running for president, compared with 54% who expressed similar feelings about Harris.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

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• concerned 
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• exuberant 
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• fervent 
• forceful 
• keen 
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• rabid 
• rhapsodic 
• vigorous 
• warm 
• willing 
• zealous