Definitions

enthusiastically

[en-thoo-zee-as-tik-lee] / ɛnˌθu ziˈæs tɪk li /

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briskly adv.
busily adv.
eagerly adv.
favorably adv.
gamely adv.
generously adv.
gladly adv.
happily adv.
heartily adv.
urgently adv.
zealously adv.

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

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Europe has enthusiastically adopted this form of taxation over decades.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 27, 2026

His friend Scarlett was the one who enthusiastically pushed Nasa’s hand up when Hurwitz, panicking, asked if anyone in the audience was an “amazing sight reader.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 3, 2026

Lucas enthusiastically explained his latest computer experiments and Cooper asked him what software and tools he was using to check they were legitimate.

From BBC ● Jul. 31, 2026

India has enthusiastically adopted AI but has yet to produce globally competitive models and remains dependent on imported advanced semiconductors.

From Barron's ● Jul. 31, 2026

When I got home, Yuki greeted me so enthusiastically that I couldn’t help but smile.

From "Keep It Together, Keiko Carter" by Debbi Michiko Florence

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