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Definitions

enthusiastic

[en-thoo-zee-as-tik] / ɛnˌθu ziˈæs tɪk /
ADJECTIVE
interested, excited
Synonyms
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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
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doubting pessimistic weary

Example Sentences

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My social feeds are largely filled with enthusiastic folks, but a noticeable amount of posts are highly defensive about the cost, both in terms of finances and attention.

From Salon • Apr. 7, 2026

To Eddings’ surprise, however, Ritchie was receptive, even enthusiastic, as were his supervisors.

From Slate • Apr. 6, 2026

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

Or there may be a need for enthusiastic and reliable volunteers in your shelter.

From "My Life with the Chimpanzees" by Jane Goodall