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Definitions

enthusiastic

[en-thoo-zee-as-tik] / ɛnˌθu ziˈæs tɪk /
ADJECTIVE
interested, excited
Synonyms
STRONGEST
anxious ardent avid concerned eager earnest exuberant fanatical fervent forceful keen passionate pleased rabid rhapsodic vigorous warm willing zealous
WEAK
agog animated athirst attracted bugged crazy about devoted dying to ebullient exhilarated fascinated fervid gaga gone on gung-ho hearty hog-wild intent lively nutty obsessed red-hot spirited tantalized thrilled titillated unqualified vehement wacky wholehearted
Antonyms
STRONGEST
apathetic cold cool disinterested dispassionate dull frigid happy impotent indifferent lethargic uncaring unconcerned unenthusiastic unexcited uninterested unpassionate unwilling unworried weak
WEAK
doubting pessimistic weary

Example Sentences

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The price of Bitcoin, XRP, and other cryptocurrencies jumped Wednesday but the rebound was less enthusiastic than that of other risk assets as investors remained cautious over digital assets’ role in the Iran war.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

He is an enthusiastic supporter of Reza Pahlavi, the crown prince of Iran before the 1979 revolution.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

When they asked whether a solution would be helpful, the response was enthusiastic: "yes, please!"

From Science Daily • Mar. 26, 2026

About 45% of the state’s registered voters said they were enthusiastic about Newsom running, compared with 36% for Harris.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 20, 2026

Perhaps they would be more enthusiastic if she promised to pay them for their time and trouble.

From "Lupita Mañana" by Patricia Beatty

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.