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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Fund managers are becoming less enthusiastic and increased their holdings in cash by the fastest rate since the advent of the pandemic in March 2020, a new survey released Tuesday found.

From MarketWatch

To replace some building materials, she's especially enthusiastic about the possibilities of hemp.

From BBC

Bile was threatening to push up into my throat, but I stoppered it and tried to sound enthusiastic.

From Literature

"Good luck tonight, have fun, and remember that loud, enthusiastic laughter is good for your health and my ego."

From BBC

Even the most enthusiastic potluck table benefits from a little structural support.

From Salon

enthusiastic

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