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单词 enthused
释义

enthused

adjective

en·​thused in-ˈthüzd How to pronounce enthused (audio)
en-,
 also  -ˈthyüzd
: feeling or showing enthusiasm : enthusiastic
The Royals are enthused about the acquisition of leadoff man Perry, who hit .300 and stole 29 bases for Atlanta in 1988 … Peter Gammons
Like the Barn Swallows, the bluebirds weren't too enthused when I checked out their nestlings' progress. Linda Tranbarger
He and the Heartbreakers … ran through their entire new album in order before an enthused crowd. David Wild

Synonyms

  • agog
  • antsy
  • anxious
  • ardent
  • athirst
  • avid
  • crazy
  • desirous
  • eager
  • enthusiastic
  • 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

Recent Examples on the Web This brought on the onslaught of the ‘Great Resignation’ and an enthused chorus of ‘Build Back Better’ chants. Caroline Casey, Forbes, 14 Apr. 2022 Among those most enthused were Eugene Delacroix and Gustave Courbet, two important influences on Manet. Washington Post, 19 Jan. 2022 However, Harvey was less enthused about the next answer from the hip-hop duo’s team, which came courtesy of Christopher Reid, otherwise known as Kid, the first half of Kid N’ Play. Glenn Rowley, Billboard, 13 July 2022 Colorado’s political leaders were far less enthused with the decision. Brian Maffly, The Salt Lake Tribune, 16 July 2022 Still, the Marquette poll showed 67% of Republicans were very enthused about voting compared with 58% for Democrats. Scott Bauer, ajc, 22 June 2022 Still, the Marquette poll showed 67% of Republicans were very enthused about voting compared with 58% for Democrats. Scott Bauer, Chicago Tribune, 22 June 2022 Westbrook, for his part, hasn’t seemed too enthused with the Lakers, either. Dan Woike, Los Angeles Times, 29 Apr. 2022 Though many Disney fans were thrilled about the mouse's makeover, others were not so enthused that Minnie would be ditching her usual polka dot dress. Charmaine Patterson, PEOPLE.com, 28 Jan. 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

from past participle of enthuse

First Known Use

1843, in the meaning defined above

enthused 1 of 2

adjective

as in excited
showing urgent desire or interest you don't seem that enthused about the idea

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • excited
  • enthusiastic
  • eager
  • avid
  • anxious
  • keen
  • ardent
  • hungry
  • happy
  • pumped
  • interested
  • stoked
  • impatient
  • raring
  • desirous
  • geeked
  • thirsty
  • ready
  • agog
  • antsy
  • nuts
  • solicitous
  • voracious
  • greedy
  • juiced
  • great
  • engaged
  • crazy
  • athirst
  • willing
  • obsessed
  • hepped up
  • wild
  • gung ho
  • chomping at the bit
  • hot
  • champing at the bit
  • hopped-up
  • ambitious
  • glad
  • longing
  • hankering
  • covetous
  • craving
  • restless
  • breathless
  • hung up
  • inclined
  • pining
  • restive
  • disposed
  • amenable
  • appetent
  • game
  • unreluctant

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • indifferent
  • unenthusiastic
  • apathetic
  • uninterested
  • unconcerned
  • disinterested
  • casual
  • nonchalant
  • incurious
  • reluctant
  • detached
  • aloof
  • insouciant
  • hesitant
  • unwilling
  • lukewarm
  • impassive
  • stolid
  • uneager
  • averse
  • languid
  • loath
  • lackadaisical
  • halfhearted
  • spiritless
  • disinclined
  • loth
  • loathe
  • languorous
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enthused

2 of 2

verb

past tense of enthuse
as in raved
to make an exaggerated display of affection or enthusiasm the neighbors invited us over just so we could enthuse over their new car

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • raved
  • drooled
  • gushed
  • effused
  • fussed
  • rhapsodized
  • slobbered
  • fawned
  • emoted
  • doted (on)
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