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

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Thomas was surprised by the enthusiastic reaction to his “Tití Me Preguntó” video.

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“I Love Lucy” invented the idea of filming on stages in front of an enthusiastic studio audience.

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Zelnick says he has been enthusiastic about AI as an opportunity for the company and Take-Two is actively embracing generative AI.

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Most were enthusiastic to give him a try.

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Baby boomers, the West’s most affluent cohort, have been enthusiastic disrupters of cultural norms.

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