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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They tend to be less enthusiastic when they must recognize big losses.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 11, 2026

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

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

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

The ground beneath her shook with it as many jumped to their feet in an enthusiastic standing ovation.

From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny

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