enthusiastic
175
2.7
- adjective
- /ɪnˌθuːziˈæstɪk/
:
entusiasta
- His enthusiastic response to the project motivated the entire team.
- very enthusiastic
- an enthusiastic teacher
- enthusiastic support
A lot of voters are still not enthusiastic about Biden, including Democrats.
- A lot of voters are still not enthusiastic about Biden, including Democrats.
- You need to be more enthusiastic about answering these questions, Sir.
- So merchants aren't enthusiastic about this split.
- They were less enthusiastic about the whole thing.
- This is someone who is genuinely enthusiastic about iPhones and everything Apple.
- Someone who's like wildly enthusiastic, the life of the party, always busy.
- And he goes, ah, never mind then because I wasn't enthusiastic about the photo, right.
- So he's not very enthusiastic about LIDAR.
Examples
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Once word was received that the schools were enthusiastic about the collaboration, planning began in earnest.
Academic text (2011) -
We all thank Mr. Sharp and the others for their enthusiastic comments.
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Thank you, God, for an open, enthusiastic mind willing to serve today.
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Ever notice how enthusiastic they can be if you let them?
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Now get enthusiastic about what you do.
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The teacher has managed to be more enthusiastic about me than I am myself.
Fiction book (1992) -
I thought the public extremely enthusiastic on your arrival.
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Even many of those who do participate are less than enthusiastic about the experience.
Academic text (2011) -
Many of these consultants offered their services at reduced rates and became enthusiastic Earth Day campaigners.
Academic text (1990) -
Teacher organizations and unions have also been enthusiastic about the salubrious effects of such programs.
Academic text (1990)
Synonyms
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1.0
Feeling very happy and eager about something
447
1.0
Wanting very much to do or have something and showing strong interest
329
2.8
Having very strong feelings about something
171
2.3
Feeling very excited and happy
85
2.3
Very eager to do or try something
69
4.5
Feeling very happy and excited
64
3.9
Very interested in something and excited to do it often
38
6.3
Feeling very strong excitement or love for something
18
5.9
Very happy and full of energy
14
7.7
Very excited and eager about something
5
8.2
Very lively and full of energy
5
7.4
Feeling very excited about something
2
1.6
Very happy and eager about something
1
7.9
Feeling very excited about something good or fun
1
5.5
Very excited about something, often before it happens
1
7.9
Excited and eager about something new, like a game or event
Very excited about something that will happen
Feeling very excited and eager about something
Feeling very happy and eager about something
Feeling very happy and eager about something that will happen
Very excited and happy in an obvious way
Antonyms
How Enthusiastic
Surface Forms
Morphology
enthusiastic = enthusiasm (transparent) = enthusiasm + ic
The adjective is a straightforward derivation from the noun 'enthusiasm' by adding the productive suffix '-ic', so the meaning is directly derived.
Etymology
Enthusiastic comes from Greek parts en- 'in' and theos 'god', and it at first meant being 'filled with a god' or a strong spirit. You can see the same theos in theology 'study of God', so being enthusiastic today means you are 'filled' with strong excitement or interest.