enthusiastic
adjective
en·thu·si·as·tic
in-ˌthü-zē-ˈa-stik 
en-
also -ˌthyü-
: filled with or marked by enthusiasm
enthusiastic supporters
an enthusiastic recommendation
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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The first memorandum approval was enthusiastic.
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Petro cited this statement at a public rally to enthusiastic applause.
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Isaac Butler, New Yorker, 30 May 2026
The first memorandum approval was enthusiastic.
—Nicolas Villamil, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 May 2026
Petro cited this statement at a public rally to enthusiastic applause.
—Roberto Andrés, The Dial, 28 May 2026
But Scott didn’t just receive an enthusiastic reaction to his speech.
—Kristen Tauer, Footwear News, 27 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for enthusiastic
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“Enthusiastic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/enthusiastic. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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enthusiastic
adjective
en·thu·si·as·tic
in-ˌth(y)ü-zē-ˈas-tik
: filled with or marked by enthusiasm
an enthusiastic welcome
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