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 Words From

• en·thu·si·as·ti·cal·ly adverb
• an·ti·en·thu·si·as·tic adjective
• hy·per·en·thu·si·as·tic adjective
• non·en·thu·si·as·tic adjective
• o·ver·en·thu·si·as·tic adjective
• pseu·do·en·thu·si·as·tic adjective
• qua·si-en·thu·si·as·tic adjective
• un·en·thu·si·as·tic adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of enthusiastic¹

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

Example Sentences

World leaders swiftly weighed in, from enthusiastic congratulations to more somber and circumspect assurances of continuity in the relationship with Trump.

From Los Angeles Times

Hernández may just be a regular, funny guy who got a chance at “SNL” but his ability to use his enthusiastic and boisterous boyish charm makes him the show’s greatest new talent in years.

From Salon

World leaders swiftly weighed in, from enthusiastic congratulations to more somber and circumspect assurances of continuity in the relationship with Trump.

From Los Angeles Times

World leaders swiftly weighed in, from enthusiastic congratulations to more somber and circumspect assurances of continuity in the relationship with Trump.

From Los Angeles Times

That was already mostly out the window, and it has to be all out the window now that Trump not only is an enthusiastic user of Truth’s top competitor but is in an oligarchic buddy-cop movie with its owner.

From Slate

Related Words

• anxious
• ardent
• avid
• concerned
• eager
• earnest
• exuberant
• fanatical
• fervent
• forceful
• keen
• passionate
• pleased
• rabid
• rhapsodic
• vigorous
• warm
• willing
• zealous