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
Miami Herald, 28 Aug. 2025
Many of these comments have garnered upward of 10,000 likes, with the video creator going to the efforts of liking many of the most enthused ones.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Aug. 2025
Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 22 Sep. 2025
Critics weren't too enthused about it, securing it a not-so-hot 36 on Metacritic and an even worse 24 percent on Rotten Tomatoes.
—Jordan Hoffman, Entertainment Weekly, 22 Sep. 2025
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Adjective
While the players were certainly enthused, Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel appeared more focus on the upcoming NFL season, which begins next Sunday against the Colts in Indianapolis.
—Miami Herald, 28 Aug. 2025
Many of these comments have garnered upward of 10,000 likes, with the video creator going to the efforts of liking many of the most enthused ones.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Aug. 2025
Verb
Lipkin didn’t look very enthused about fighting, but Landeskog certainly didn’t look rusty with that part of his game.
—Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 22 Sep. 2025
Critics weren't too enthused about it, securing it a not-so-hot 36 on Metacritic and an even worse 24 percent on Rotten Tomatoes.
—Jordan Hoffman, Entertainment Weekly, 22 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for enthused
Adjective
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Jones is particularly excited about the opportunities for personalization.—
Jessica Coacci,
Fortune,
9 Oct. 2025
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But while countless fans couldn’t be more excited for Bad Bunny’s showcase, other people — including the president of the United States — aren’t as keen that a primarily Spanish-speaking artist got the gig.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
8 Oct. 2025
Verb
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That was something actress Carol Kane, Keaton's long-term friend, raved about at the time.—
Mandalit del Barco,
NPR,
12 Oct. 2025
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Wegman’s bakery also is highly raved about.—
Ella Gonzales,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Schmidt's presence courtside -- always adorned in the team's maroon and gold colors -- and her enthusiastic cheering on of the team drew attention from fans and national broadcasters.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
10 Oct. 2025
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The answer is an enthusiastic yes.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
10 Oct. 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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According to concerned parents, Henrikson was an avid supporter of fellow 6th-grade teacher Jeanine Rupert, who was reassigned by the district following an incident towards the end of the previous school year.—
David Chiu,
PEOPLE,
10 Oct. 2025
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In 2006, Clendenen — an avid runner and reader in her down time — joined the San Diego Police Department with an interest in investigations.—
Ashley Mackin Solomon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 Oct. 2025
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Users in the comment section gushed over the new treats and even questioned if they’ll be rolled out to other Disney locations, such as Disneyland.—
Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
8 Oct. 2025
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Also in attendance as the premiere was producer Ben Affleck, who made a surprise appearance alongside Lopez and gushed over her performance while introducing the screening.—
Katherine Schaffstall,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Curry also remembered the future president being very eager for his then-girlfriend, Marla Maples, to be introduced to the film's director, Chris Columbus.—
Lauren Huff,
Entertainment Weekly,
15 Oct. 2025
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Showgirl was introduced as an album that gives fans a look behind the Eras Tour curtain, so attendees of that tour were eager to not just relive the magic but learn more about Taylor’s thought processes during such a whirlwind time of her career.—
Eric Renner Brown,
Billboard,
14 Oct. 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 15 Oct. 2025.
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