enthusiastic

adjective

en·​thu·​si·​as·​tic in-ˌthü-zē-ˈa-stik How to pronounce enthusiastic (audio)
en-,
 also  -ˌthyü-
: filled with or marked by enthusiasm
enthusiastic supporters
an enthusiastic recommendation
enthusiastically
in-ˌthü-zē-ˈa-sti-k(ə-)lē How to pronounce enthusiastic (audio)
en-
 also  -ˌthyü-
adverb

Examples of enthusiastic in a Sentence

They were enthusiastic supporters of the president. I'm not wildly enthusiastic about your latest idea. She received an enthusiastic welcome.
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Word History

Etymology

borrowed from New Latin & Greek; New Latin enthūsiasticus, borrowed from Greek enthousiastikós "inspired, excited," from enthousiastḗs "person inspired by a god" + -ikos -ic entry 1 — more at enthusiast

First Known Use

1603, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of enthusiastic was in 1603

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Cite this Entry

“Enthusiastic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/enthusiastic. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

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enthusiastic

adjective
en·​thu·​si·​as·​tic in-ˌth(y)ü-zē-ˈas-tik How to pronounce enthusiastic (audio)
: filled with or marked by enthusiasm
an enthusiastic welcome
enthusiastically adverb

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