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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Jerry Shnay, Chicago Tribune, 23 Feb. 2026
Those hoping that the Delhi summit would use this moment to establish a more structural, genuine coalition of middle powers to contest the current duopoly, while enthusiastic about the conversations taking place, were left unimpressed with the lack of concrete progress achieved.
—Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 23 Feb. 2026
The Grand Tasting Village, one of the largest events of the South Beach Wine & Food Festival, which marked its 25th anniversary this year, brought together celebrity chefs, local culinary stars and enthusiastic festivalgoers for a full day of indulgence.
—Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 21 Feb. 2026
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—Elizaveta Gaufman, The Conversation, 21 Feb. 2026
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Jerry Shnay, Chicago Tribune, 23 Feb. 2026
Those hoping that the Delhi summit would use this moment to establish a more structural, genuine coalition of middle powers to contest the current duopoly, while enthusiastic about the conversations taking place, were left unimpressed with the lack of concrete progress achieved.
—Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 23 Feb. 2026
The Grand Tasting Village, one of the largest events of the South Beach Wine & Food Festival, which marked its 25th anniversary this year, brought together celebrity chefs, local culinary stars and enthusiastic festivalgoers for a full day of indulgence.
—Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 21 Feb. 2026
Perceived wisdom has it that the longer a war goes on, the less enthusiastic a public becomes for continuing the conflict.
—Elizaveta Gaufman, The Conversation, 21 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for enthusiastic
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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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