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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Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 11 Mar. 2026
Coyne and Crosby offered more enthusiastic support.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Mar. 2026
People have just been really positive and enthusiastic about it.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 10 Mar. 2026
Victor and their son, Jivan, were less enthusiastic.
—Sarah Medford, Architectural Digest, 10 Mar. 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 14 Mar. 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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