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
Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 28 Sep. 2025
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
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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
Even after a 14-win regular season campaign, fans didn’t exactly leave last year’s playoff drubbing at the hands of the Los Angeles Rams overly enthused about their professional football franchise.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 28 Sep. 2025
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for enthused
Adjective
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Kaitlyn is excited to one day share the memories of this very celebration with her little girl.—
Angela Andaloro,
PEOPLE,
30 Oct. 2025
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Birchmore, prosecutors said, was excited about becoming a mother and hoped Farwell would be involved in the baby’s life.—
Julia Marnin,
Miami Herald,
29 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Grisham’s defense was overrated by Yankees manager Aaron Boone, who raved about his ability to man the center of the outfield.—
Chris Kirschner,
New York Times,
3 Nov. 2025
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In a recent interview with PEOPLE, the Heal Squad podcast host, 47, opened up about motherhood and raved over her 2-year-old daughter Athena.—
Yamillah Hurtado,
PEOPLE,
27 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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According to Nietzel, the increase seems to be driven by a younger demographic, who are generally more open-minded and enthusiastic about treatments, and view it as a form of bonding time.—
Ariana Yaptangco,
Glamour,
29 Oct. 2025
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China also wasn’t the pushover that the most enthusiastic spy reports suggested.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
29 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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Her obituary stated that Halbach was also a volleyball coach and an avid traveler.—
Nicole Briese,
PEOPLE,
31 Oct. 2025
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Not only is her pick from the beloved legacy brand a staple in vanities everywhere, but the shade itself has its share of avid fans.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Southern Living,
30 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Just like Roan did about her, Lauper also gushed about Roan’s hair.—
Maya Georgi,
Rolling Stone,
28 Oct. 2025
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During a recent appearance on the Good Guys podcast, the actor, 62, gushed over his fellow Full House alum Lori Loughlin and their longtime friendship.—
Liza Esquibias,
PEOPLE,
21 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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So many seem eager to be rid of the labors of thought and expression—the very labors that define them as free and autonomous human beings—by ceding them to generative artificial intelligence.—
Elizabeth D. Samet,
Foreign Affairs,
29 Oct. 2025
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Wall Street has been eager to cash in on the technology that some believe could be as foundational as the smartphone or the internet, with AI playing a bigger role in everything from office work to health care and education.—
Lisa Eadicicco,
CNN Money,
28 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 5 Nov. 2025.
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