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单词 enthusiastic
释义

enthusiastic

adjective

en·​thu·​si·​as·​tic in-ˌthü-zē-ˈa-stik How to pronounce enthusiastic (audio)
en-,
 also  -ˌthyü-
: filled with or marked by enthusiasm
enthusiastic supporters
an enthusiastic recommendation
enthusiastically
in-ˌthü-zē-ˈa-sti-k(ə-)lē How to pronounce enthusiastic (audio)
en-
 also  -ˌthyü-
adverb

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

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 How to pronounce enthusiastic (audio)
-ˌthyü-
: feeling strong excitement about something : full of enthusiasm

enthusiastic

adjective

as in excited
showing urgent desire or interest as soon as the gates to the concert area opened, enthusiastic fans rushed to get the best seats

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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