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enthusiastic

/ɛnˈθjuːziæstɪk/
adjective★Intermediate
formalinformal

Having or showing intense and eager enjoyment, interest, or approval

The students were enthusiastic about the field trip.

The students showed great excitement and interest in the field trip.

He gave an enthusiastic speech about his vision for the company.

He delivered a speech with intense energy and approval of his vision for the company.

💡

Can be used to describe people, reactions, or actions.

Collocations

enthusiastic aboutshowing excitement or interest in somethingenthusiastic supportersomeone who strongly supports a cause or idea

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Antonyms

Related Phrases

catch someone's enthusiasmphrase
to become excited about something because of someone else's excitement

💡Pro Tip

Positive Connotation

The word 'enthusiastic' is always positive. It describes strong, positive interest or excitement.

⚡Gold Rule

Avoid Overuse

While 'enthusiastic' is positive, using it too often can make your speech or writing sound repetitive.

📖Word Origin

From Greek 'enthousiasmos' (inspiration, enthusiasm), from 'enthous' (possessed by a god, inspired) + '-ismos' (suffix forming nouns of state or condition).

📝Usage Notes

Often used to describe positive energy or interest in a subject or activity.

Word Breakdown

enthusi
inspired, possessed by a god
root
+
-astic
having the quality of
suffix
English Dictionary

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