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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But on Thursday, the future Hall of Famer enthusiastically moved to the front of the line.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 6, 2026

He says that the drivers are well understood and thinks any positives in subscriber or user metrics could be greeted enthusiastically.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 12, 2026

No industrialist embraced the soybean more enthusiastically than Henry Ford.

From Salon ● Sep. 13, 2026

On the recording, Martinez enthusiastically endorsed the plan, telling the other three that Raman had complained about her redrawn district.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 4, 2026

“Nice one, Harry!” said Ron enthusiastically, waving the new pair of Quidditch Keeper’s gloves Harry had given him.

From "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" by J.K. Rowling

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