enthusiastically

[ en-thoo-zee-as-tik-lee ]

adverb

1. with lively interest or enthusiasm; eagerly; ardently or passionately:

   When not volunteering or working, she enthusiastically pursues outdoor activities such as biking and hiking.

Other Words From

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of enthusiastically¹

First recorded in 1725–35; enthusiastic ( def ) + -ally ( def )

Example Sentences

Those in the audience enthusiastically repeated the lyrics written on a large white sheet, trying to soak in as many words as possible ahead of the rally.

From BBC

But it was not until 1960 that he was persuaded to approach the star, who enthusiastically accepted it.

From BBC

He told Sky News that former Tory leadership candidate James Cleverly, one of those criticising the deal, had "enthusiastically" participated in the process when he was foreign secretary under Rishi Sunak.

From BBC

“We were enthusiastically rejected. Kemi gets that it’s existential,” says the same observer, hoping the party shares this assessment.

From BBC

MacArthur assumed the task of deploying tanks, bayonets and tear gas on fellow citizens enthusiastically, calling the camp residents “insurrectionists.”

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• actively
• ardently
• breathlessly
• cordially
• earnestly
• energetically
• fervently
• gladly
• heartily
• hungrily
• impatiently
• intently
• longingly
• promptly
• readily
• sincerely
• vigorously
• willingly
• zealously