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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“One of the main reasons I’ve been so enthusiastic about this president has been his stance on immigration issues,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times

At a viewing in Florida, Jannet Iglesias was enthusiastic about the film, calling it "incredible."

From Barron's

“He’s genuine and genuinely enthusiastic about what he does. He has been for a long time. He’s kind and generous to the people around him.”

From Barron's

Some fans were enthusiastic—“that was actually a pretty sincere and well written letter”— while others were dismissive: “How many times has he apologized, and then just did something even worse?”

From The Wall Street Journal

Known as Gilbert, he was "an immensely enthusiastic officer who embraced life with a vigour that inspired everyone around him", Commanding Officer of the 4th Regiment Royal Artillery, Lieutenant Colonel Henry Waller, said.

From BBC

enthusiastic

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