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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
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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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Magyar, 45, is a former Fidesz insider who joined the party as an enthusiastic student, married the former Fidesz justice minister, and worked as a Hungarian diplomat in Brussels.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

Staff are most enthusiastic about the technology, followed by students and faculty — the group that is most divided, according to the survey results released Wednesday.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

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

From Science Daily • Mar. 26, 2026

Hugo Cancio, owner of the digital media outlet OnCuba and Katapulk, an online supermarket that allows the purchase and delivery of products in Cuba, was more enthusiastic.

From Barron's • Mar. 21, 2026

But once they heard him play, they were enthusiastic.

From "Blink" by Malcolm Gladwell

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