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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In the case of “Pretty Ugly,” there are some top-tier folks, and they are all enthusiastic without prompting.

From Salon • Apr. 28, 2026

The US president has remained an enthusiastic fan of the monarchy and in an interview with Fox News on Sunday, he praised King Charles: "He's really a fantastic person and a tremendous representative."

From BBC • Apr. 26, 2026

The tycoon cites an email from Altman in 2017 claiming that he remained "enthusiastic about the non-profit structure" of their AI venture after Musk threatened to cut off funding for the lab.

From Barron's • Apr. 25, 2026

Boomers and Gen Xers are less enthusiastic about business trips, perhaps because they already did their time on the road, have elderly parents to care for, or are aging themselves.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026

“The next race is about to begin, gentlemen,” Mr. Whitby guffawed, punctuating the statement with a jab of his cigar, in a flourish as enthusiastic as an orchestra conductor.

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros

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