enthusiastic
adjective
en·thu·si·as·tic in-ˌthü-zē-ˈa-stik 
en-,
also -ˌthyü-
: filled with or marked by enthusiasm
enthusiastic supporters
an enthusiastic recommendation
enthusiastically
in-ˌthü-zē-ˈa-sti-k(ə-)lē
adverb en-
also -ˌthyü-
Synonyms
- agog
- antsy
- anxious
- ardent
- athirst
- avid
- crazy
- desirous
- eager
- enthused
- excited
- geeked [slang]
- great
- greedy
- gung ho
- hepped up
- hopped-up
- hot
- hungry
- impatient
- juiced
- keen
- nuts
- pumped
- raring
- solicitous
- stoked [slang]
- thirsty
- voracious
- wild
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Example Sentences
They were enthusiastic supporters of the president. I'm not wildly enthusiastic about your latest idea. She received an enthusiastic welcome.
Recent Examples on the Web While many comments were positive, some weren't as enthusiastic. 
Morgan Hines, USA TODAY, 10 Sep. 2022 To say the scene outside of the Weird premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival on Thursday night was enthusiastic would be understating both the amount of Yankomania on display and how seriously these disciples worshiped their hero. David Fear, Rolling Stone, 9 Sep. 2022 As Variety reported, Lin was not the only individual in contention for the DC job, and initial reports of his commitment to taking on the role were perhaps overly enthusiastic given his ongoing commitment to Rideback. Brent Lang, Variety, 6 Sep. 2022 Visitors who have attended this summer’s Thursday evening open houses in the Main Reading Room have been enthusiastic, Zongker added. Peggy Mcglone, Washington Post, 31 Aug. 2022 When asked if Holmes is still his closer, Yankees manager Aaron Boone wasn’t enthusiastic. Kristie Ackert, Hartford Courant, 13 Aug. 2022 Despite the proliferation of bills, not everyone is enthusiastic. Ben Goggin, NBC News, 5 Aug. 2022 The reaction from his supporters, including right-wing media personalities, was enthusiastic, the panel showed. Alexandra Hutzler, ABC News, 23 July 2022 User reviews are equally enthusiastic, with thousands of five-star ratings on Amazon. Rachel Rothman, Good Housekeeping, 14 July 2022 See More
Morgan Hines, USA TODAY, 10 Sep. 2022 To say the scene outside of the Weird premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival on Thursday night was enthusiastic would be understating both the amount of Yankomania on display and how seriously these disciples worshiped their hero. David Fear, Rolling Stone, 9 Sep. 2022 As Variety reported, Lin was not the only individual in contention for the DC job, and initial reports of his commitment to taking on the role were perhaps overly enthusiastic given his ongoing commitment to Rideback. Brent Lang, Variety, 6 Sep. 2022 Visitors who have attended this summer’s Thursday evening open houses in the Main Reading Room have been enthusiastic, Zongker added. Peggy Mcglone, Washington Post, 31 Aug. 2022 When asked if Holmes is still his closer, Yankees manager Aaron Boone wasn’t enthusiastic. Kristie Ackert, Hartford Courant, 13 Aug. 2022 Despite the proliferation of bills, not everyone is enthusiastic. Ben Goggin, NBC News, 5 Aug. 2022 The reaction from his supporters, including right-wing media personalities, was enthusiastic, the panel showed. Alexandra Hutzler, ABC News, 23 July 2022 User reviews are equally enthusiastic, with thousands of five-star ratings on Amazon. Rachel Rothman, Good Housekeeping, 14 July 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
borrowed from New Latin & Greek; New Latin enthūsiasticus, borrowed from Greek enthousiastikós "inspired, excited," from enthousiastḗs "person inspired by a god" + -ikos -ic entry 1 — more at enthusiast
First Known Use
1603, in the meaning defined above
Kids Definition
enthusiastic
adjective
en·thu·si·as·tic in-ˌthü-zē-ˈa-stik
-ˌthyü-
: feeling strong excitement about something : full of enthusiasm
enthusiastically
adverb
as in excitedly
in an enthusiastic manner sportswriters have praised this new pitching find so enthusiastically you'd think he's going to pitch nothing but no-hitters Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- excitedly
- exuberantly
- eagerly
- avidly
- rhapsodically
- warmly
- madly
- fanatically
- rabidly
- sky-high
- impatiently
- keenly
- zealously
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- indifferently
- perfunctorily
- apathetically
- reluctantly
- disinterestedly
- hesitantly
- lukewarmly
- impassively
- unwillingly
- incuriously
- aloofly