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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EY reports that while 84% of U.S. workers are enthusiastic about using AI, more than half cite poor leadership communication as the main barrier.

From MarketWatch

After years of stagnant economic growth, Europeans are enthusiastic buyers.

From The Wall Street Journal

Not long ago, if you told me I’d be an enthusiastic advocate for the joys of hair metal, I’d have questioned your sanity.

From Salon

“We are most enthusiastic about the innovation in biotech and the return of M&A,” he said.

From MarketWatch

He’s just this year bumped up to principal from assistant principal and he’s very enthusiastic about the new gig.

From Literature

enthusiastic

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