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 Word Forms

• 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

There were enthusiastic crowds in Ravenna to see the royal couple on the final engagement of the trip, where they attended a festival celebrating local food.

From BBC

Let’s begin with Jesse Watters — Fox News’ enthusiastic golden retriever in a blazer — who earnestly declared that “the tariffs are for the children.”

From Los Angeles Times

On Thursday, they had an enthusiastic reception from big crowds in the historic city, with people waiting hours in the Italian sunshine to see the royal visitors.

From BBC

The “Munich” director said Levy was “a deeply loyal and exceptional collaborator” who was enthusiastic about his work and respected and appreciated by all who worked with him.

From Los Angeles Times

And Strong, an enthusiastic cook, luxuriates in the bounty of fruits and vegetables growing around their home.

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