► enthusiasticshowing a lot of interest and excitement about something: an enthusiastic supporter of the president’s plan The crowd gave the band an enthusiastic welcome.
► eager wanting very much to do, get, or see something soon: They were eager to hear what he had to say.
► passionate having very strong feelings about something: She is passionate about her work.
► ardent very enthusiastic and having very strong feelings of admiration or determination: He became an ardent admirer of Matisse’s paintings.
► zealous extremely enthusiastic about something such as a political or religious idea: Only his most zealous supporters would agree with this policy.
► fanatical very enthusiastic, especially in a way that seems too extreme: Her husband was fanatical about keeping the house clean.