enthusiastically
37
3.5
- adverb
- /ɪnˌθuːziˈæstɪkli/
:
con entusiasmo
- The children clapped enthusiastically when the magician finished his performance.
- enthusiastically embrace
- enthusiastically endorse
- enthusiastically support
Indeed, the Sherwood's Dyslexia Screen is enthusiastically being used nationally across the country.
- Indeed, the Sherwood's Dyslexia Screen is enthusiastically being used nationally across the country.
- What about the person who sits at the wrestling ring enthusiastically watching boys brawling?
- And then it occurred to me that you cannot over enthusiastically clap if you are wearing a camel jacket.
- Like there's a lot of people who are very enthusiastically, you know, sharing their anecdotal experience with us.
- And half of the audiences smiled upon the people as they gave their talks and and applauded very enthusiastically.
- And if it's clutter and I'm still holding onto it, that's when I know I'm clinging and finally let go enthusiastically.
- So with that, I'd like you to all welcome enthusiastically our Speaker, Soma Al Sharif.
Examples
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In the end, all of the Greek city states except Sparta agreed to join the League, some more enthusiastically than others.
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However, 20 states responded enthusiastically to the news that Minnesota had developed a guide.
Academic text (1993) -
...we enthusiastically agree that the right man...
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Meanwhile, Rich and the man had hit it off: Rich was enthusiastically telling him about The Atom.
Fiction book (1991) -
I understand you may think that now, but I can assure you when you signed the contract you agreed to all these rules very enthusiastically.
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My own children have participated enthusiastically in that scheme because it delivers so much.
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Many of the political leaders of the West also enthusiastically supported the revolutions because it seemed to fit with their simple idea of regime change.
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One of them, Alan Antoven, enthusiastically endorsed my plan.
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"We adults speak enthusiastically about Little League, soccer camp, and every sort of nonschool activity.
Academic text (2015) -
The news of the People's Liberation Army's march into Tibet... was enthusiastically supported by all sections of the population.
Synonyms
104
2.9
In a way that is not controlled and shows strong feeling
67
1.3
In a way that shows strong interest and excitement about something
66
2.8
In a way that shows very strong feelings and great excitement
39
1.0
In a kind, friendly, and enthusiastic way
34
1.0
In a happy, friendly way that shows you want to help
29
3.4
In a strong, happy, and sincere way
27
1.0
In a happy, eager way that shows strong interest
21
1.8
In a very pleasant way that makes you feel happy
19
5.4
In a way that shows strong belief or feeling
19
3.0
With great joy and excitement
11
1.1
In a very happy way that shows delight
8
3.0
In a lively and eager way
7
3.4
In a way that shows approval
7
3.9
In a way that shows strong interest and excitement
7
4.9
In a way that shows strong feeling and great enthusiasm
5
5.4
Doing something with great energy and strong interest
5
3.0
In a way that shows great happiness and excitement
3
4.7
To say good things about someone because you admire them
2
6.0
In a very happy and excited way
2
2.9
In a very happy way that shows pleasure
1
5.1
In a lively, excited way
1
7.4
In a very warm and emotional way that shows strong feeling
1
5.3
In a way that shows great joy and excitement
1
7.4
Showing great pleasure and excitement
1
6.0
To do something with a lot of energy and joy
1
7.7
In a lively, cheerful way that shows clear happiness
1
5.1
In a lively and energetic way that shows excitement
1
4.1
In a noisy, energetic, and cheerful way
1
5.9
In a very lively and excited way often to celebrate
In a very happy and excited way
In a way that shows great excitement and strong feeling
Very excited and happy in an obvious way
Speak or write with too much excited praise
In a happy, lively way that shows joy
Antonyms
How Enthusiastic
Surface Forms
Morphology
enthusiastically = enthusiastic (transparent) = enthusiast + ic + ally
Formed by adding the adverbial suffix '-ally' to the adjective 'enthusiastic'; the meaning ('in an enthusiastic way') follows directly.
Etymology
The word enthusiastically comes from Greek parts en- 'in' and theos 'god', because people once said someone was 'filled with god' when they showed very strong feeling. That's why today enthusiastically means doing something with eager, lively interest and strong enjoyment.