enthused; enthusing
1
: to make enthusiastic
is enthused about the project
2
: to express with enthusiasm
: to show enthusiasm
… a splendid performance, and I was enthusing over it …—
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Usage of Enthuse
Enthuse is apparently American in origin, although the earliest known example of its use occurs in a letter written in 1827 by a young Scotsman who spent about two years in the Pacific Northwest. It has been disapproved since about 1870. Current evidence shows it to be flourishing nonetheless on both sides of the Atlantic especially in journalistic prose.
Examples of enthuse in a Sentence
“This dinner is wonderful!” he enthused.
His presentation failed to enthuse the committee.
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Local analysts have enthused that Kokuho’s success proves the enduring appeal of prestige storytelling on the big screen and the power of distinctly Japanese material among domestic audiences.
—Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 26 Nov. 2025
Friday, however, investors were enthused by remarks from New York Fed President John Williams, who suggested a chance for a December interest rate cut.
—Natasha Abellard, CNBC, 21 Nov. 2025
Jen is not particularly enthused, Mayci is suspicious of Demi’s motivations, and Taylor is skeptical about anyone taking real accountability.
—Olivia Crandall, Vulture, 15 Nov. 2025
The industry seemed enthused about the new venue, which is in close proximity to the agencies and Hollywood.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 14 Nov. 2025
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Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 26 Nov. 2025
Friday, however, investors were enthused by remarks from New York Fed President John Williams, who suggested a chance for a December interest rate cut.
—Natasha Abellard, CNBC, 21 Nov. 2025
Jen is not particularly enthused, Mayci is suspicious of Demi’s motivations, and Taylor is skeptical about anyone taking real accountability.
—Olivia Crandall, Vulture, 15 Nov. 2025
The industry seemed enthused about the new venue, which is in close proximity to the agencies and Hollywood.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 14 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for enthuse
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“Enthuse.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/enthuse. Accessed 30 Nov. 2025.
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enthuse
verb
en·thuse
in-ˈth(y)üz 
enthused; enthusing
1
: to make enthusiastic
2
: to show enthusiasm
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