as in excited
showing urgent desire or interest
you don't seem that enthused about the idea
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as in raved
to make an exaggerated display of affection or enthusiasm
the neighbors invited us over just so we could enthuse over their new car
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Recent Examples of enthused
Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 10 Sep. 2025
Again, skepticism, but the cast seems extremely enthused about it.
—Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Stephanie McNeal, Glamour, 22 Oct. 2025
Maybe he is genuinely enthused by the next opportunity, whatever that might be.
—Nick Miller, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
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Adjective
But others on the left and right of the political spectrum were less enthused about the new Prime Minister.
—Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 10 Sep. 2025
Again, skepticism, but the cast seems extremely enthused about it.
—Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Verb
My daughter was ridiculously enthused to dress her doll in this cute little nightgown.
—Stephanie McNeal, Glamour, 22 Oct. 2025
Maybe he is genuinely enthused by the next opportunity, whatever that might be.
—Nick Miller, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for enthused
Adjective
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No pretending to be too cool to be excited, just vibing and living in the moment.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
PEOPLE,
5 Nov. 2025
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Now Lomax is excited for future opportunities to work with other brands.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
5 Nov. 2025
Verb
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While Roan is certainly one of Lauper’s pop progeny, Lauper has also raved about Roan.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
10 Nov. 2025
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One 4-foot-11 Amazon shopper even raved that the pants were the perfect length on their petite frame, proving that not all matching sets are made equal.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Obama’s enthusiastic showings for both candidates was a test of whether his sway over the Democratic Party still remains after his support for Harris failed to boost her to the White House a year ago and angered black male voters who felt unfairly accused of sexism.—
Mabinty Quarshie,
The Washington Examiner,
7 Nov. 2025
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Thornton did not respond to our request for comment on this story, but IndieWire found proof of public interactions Bolea had with the actor, positioning them as enthusiastic supporters of each other’s work at a time when love for Art the Clown was spreading quickly.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
6 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Keong says these pillow protectors slide easily over her puffiest pillows, wash up well at the laundromat, and help prevent her new pillows from getting too drooled-on to be presentable for overnight guests.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
23 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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An avid pool-player, Rogan has interviewed Gorst on his show twice, including this summer.—
Jeremy Herb,
CNN Money,
6 Nov. 2025
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Spooky season has come and gone, which means its time for some avid readers to begin making their winter reading lists.—
Cailey Gleeson,
jsonline.com,
6 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Johnson gushed over the bride-to-be, 27.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
PEOPLE,
6 Nov. 2025
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Biyadglign gushed about the team’s chemistry.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
5 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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The evil-doing in question is simple enough, at least for a franchise that has always been built around the existence of a clandestine organization of magicians (The Eye) who love using their skills to take down bad guys and quite literally share the wealth with their eager audiences.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
11 Nov. 2025
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Ghana has been one of the first countries to make major Article 6 sales, and some other African nations are eager to follow, Ali Mohamed, Kenya’s special climate envoy, told Semafor.—
Tim McDonnell,
semafor.com,
11 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Others might tell you that hosting an awards show is a thankless gig, but Bargatze doesn’t seem fussed.—
Lacey Rose,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Sep. 2025
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The woman explained in a post on Mumsnet that her fiancé isn’t fussed about having a big wedding as he’s been married before.—
Latoya Gayle,
People.com,
17 Aug. 2025
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“Enthused.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enthused. Accessed 14 Nov. 2025.
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