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

Moore earned enthusiastic praise for her turn as Elisabeth Sparkle, a faded star who submits to a back-alley rejuvenation regime to reset her career.

From Los Angeles Times

Donald Trump's most recent pick, oil executive Chris Wright whom Trump has put forward as energy secretary, has no government experience but is an enthusiastic supporter of fossil fuels.

From BBC

"When I speak to visitors often they will be really enthusiastic about Welsh names because they come to Wales and they find the Welsh language and the culture a refreshing change," he said.

From BBC

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

Her enthusiastic approach was especially useful for Dominic West, who played Prince Charles.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

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