enthusiastic

en-thu-si-as-tic · adjective

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Definitions

adjective

  1. 1.

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

  2. 2.

    Characterized by passion and excitement.

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    enthusiastic about — having strong positive feelings toward
  • •
    enthusiastic response — a reaction showing great interest
  • •
    less than enthusiastic — not very interested (understatement)

Related words

Antonyms: apathetic, indifferent, unenthusiastic
See also: eager, enthusiasm, passionate
Synonyms: eager, excited, keen, passionate

Etymology

From Greek enthousiastikos ("inspired"), from enthousiazein ("to be inspired"), from entheos ("possessed by a god").