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enthusiastically

[en-thoo-zee-as-tik-lee] / ɛnˌθu ziˈæs tɪk li /
ADVERB
briskly
Synonyms
STRONGEST
nimbly rapidly vigorously
WEAK
brusquely in a lively manner promptly quickly
Antonyms
WEAK
listlessly slowly sluggishly
ADVERB
busily
Synonyms
STRONGEST
ardently assiduously carefully diligently eagerly earnestly energetically hastily hurriedly laboriously nimbly painstakingly purposefully restlessly vigorously
WEAK
agilely animatedly arduously briskly expeditiously fervently indefatigably industriously like all get out like the devil like the dickens perseveringly persistently seriously speedily spiritedly strenuously studiously unremittingly unweariedly vigilantly vivaciously zealously
Antonyms
WEAK
idly inactively quietly
ADVERB
eagerly
Synonyms
STRONGEST
actively ardently breathlessly cordially earnestly energetically fervently gladly heartily hungrily impatiently intently longingly promptly readily sincerely vigorously willingly zealously
STRONG
thirstily
WEAK
anticipatorily cravingly expectantly fiercely full tilt rapidly speedily spiritedly strenuously with enthusiasm with gusto zestfully
Antonyms
WEAK
grudgingly listlessly unwillingly
ADVERB
favorably
Synonyms
STRONGEST
approvingly cordially fairly generously positively
WEAK
agreeably amiably courteously graciously heartily helpfully receptively usefully willingly with approbation with approval without prejudice
Antonyms
WEAK
disadvantageously unfavorably unfriendly
ADVERB
gamely
Synonyms
STRONGEST
boldly courageously eagerly fearlessly
WEAK
dauntlessly stoutly with one's head held high
ADVERB
generously
Synonyms
STRONGEST
graciously liberally warmly wholeheartedly
WEAK
altruistically benevolently bigheartedly candidly charitably chivalrously genially magnanimously majestically nobly politely ungrudgingly unreservedly unselfishly
Antonyms
WEAK
coldly grudgingly heartlessly selfishly sparingly stingily
ADVERB
gladly
Synonyms
STRONGEST
cheerfully cheerily cordially freely gleefully gratefully heartily readily warmly willingly
WEAK
acquiescently ardently beatifically blissfully blithely contentedly delightedly delightfully ecstatically enchantedly felicitously gaily genially jocundly jovially joyfully joyously lovingly merrily paradisiacally passionately pleasantly pleasingly pleasurably rapturously sweetly with good grace with pleasure with relish zealously zestfully
Antonyms
STRONGEST
unwillingly
WEAK
sadly unhappily
ADVERB
happily
Synonyms
STRONGEST
blissfully blithely cheerfully contentedly freely gladly gleefully graciously heartily joyfully joyously lovingly merrily peacefully playfully willingly
WEAK
agreeably brightly buoyantly delightedly delightfully devotedly elatedly exhilaratingly exultantly gaily hilariously jovially laughingly lightheartedly lightly optimistically sincerely smilingly sportively vivaciously with relish with zeal zestfully
Antonyms
WEAK
unhappily unluckily unsuccessfully
ADVERB
heartily
Synonyms
STRONGEST
energetically
WEAK
exuberantly zealously
ADVERB
urgently
Synonyms
STRONGEST
compellingly eagerly earnestly frantically hastily vigorously
WEAK
anxious beseechingly emotionally excitedly gravely imperiously impetuously imploringly importunately persuasively precipitately
ADVERB
zealously
Synonyms
STRONGEST
ardently avidly eagerly fervently passionately vigorously

Example Sentences

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It’s not every year that politicians enthusiastically promote Tax Day.

From Barron's • Apr. 17, 2026

Norway is drilling enthusiastically again in the North Sea, uncovering large new deposits of oil.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

Upon exiting, he enthusiastically endorsed his close friend, Eric Swalwell.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026

And, while enthusiastically embracing the therapist’s narrative, the majority persistently portrays her as a victim of Colorado’s attack on her free speech.

From Slate • Apr. 3, 2026

Lila says as she claps her hands enthusiastically.

From "Finding Junie Kim" by Ellen Oh

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