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enthusiastic

[ en-thoo-zee-as-tik ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

adjective

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

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

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Greens also were less than enthusiastic about new massive public works.

But the two of them are enthusiastic supporters of getting the human race to far-off stars.

This is hardly the “setback for gay marriage” that some enthusiastic headline-writers have proclaimed.

With the help of a lot of enthusiastic, well, guys, he is getting his chance.

The rally had been eagerly attended, was sporadically enthusiastic, and left almost no impression once it was over.

Though Nigel was enthusiastic and determined, he was not insensitive to what was passing in the mind of one he admired and liked.

The more enthusiastic among the audience, male and female, also sport the red cap of liberty.

Both girls were enthusiastic; they spent a long afternoon determining this, arranging that.

“There is no static to-night,” said Mr. Brandon, who overheard the enthusiastic girl.

He worked with a will, delighted that someone as enthusiastic and even younger than himself was now in charge.

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