adjective
enthusiastic
ihn-thyoo-zih-AS-tihk
adjective
1
Showing strong excitement, interest, or approval.
"The crowd gave an enthusiastic welcome to the returning team."
"She was enthusiastic about starting her new job."
How to Use Enthusiastic
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishFull of eager excitement or approval.
Common pairings
enthusiastic support
enthusiastic response
enthusiastic about
Word Forms
more enthusiastic comparative, most enthusiastic superlative
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Etymology
From Ancient Greek enthousiastikos, related to "enthusiasm."