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
Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 2 May 2025
Even in a room filled with super stars like David Corenswet (Hollywood’s new Man of Steel), Rachel Brosnahan, Nicholas Hoult, Nathan Fillion, Beck Bennett, and more, people are visibly enthused to see her.
—Nick Romano, EW.com, 10 Apr. 2025
Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 4 Mar. 2025
Many of the people who backed his party in Sunday’s elections say they’re not enthused with him, personally.
—Jim Tankersley, New York Times, 24 Feb. 2025
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Adjective
But his wife was less than enthused about the purchase.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 2 May 2025
Even in a room filled with super stars like David Corenswet (Hollywood’s new Man of Steel), Rachel Brosnahan, Nicholas Hoult, Nathan Fillion, Beck Bennett, and more, people are visibly enthused to see her.
—Nick Romano, EW.com, 10 Apr. 2025
Verb
Our barbecue editor Robert Moss has named Southern Soul among his favorites, and our readers are equally enthused about the place.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 4 Mar. 2025
Many of the people who backed his party in Sunday’s elections say they’re not enthused with him, personally.
—Jim Tankersley, New York Times, 24 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for enthused
Adjective
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His uncle is clearly excited and expecting big things from him.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 June 2025
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From there, fans were excited about the existence of an unreleased song between the two Colombian stars, who confirmed their romantic relationship in 2023.—
Maya Georgi,
Rolling Stone,
20 June 2025
Adjective
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The clock is ticking down on Trump's 90-day pause on those tariffs — but institutional investors are actually growing more enthusiastic about emerging markets, according to Bank of America's most recent Fund Manager Survey.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
19 June 2025
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But that outlook changed dramatically under Chip Kelly, who was neither energetic nor enthusiastic about high school recruiting.—
Antonio Morales,
New York Times,
17 June 2025
Adjective
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Trump has been an avid proponent of reshoring U.S. manufacturing, using tariffs as a leverage to convince companies to build plants in the U.S. and attacking Apple for manufacturing its iPhones in Asia.—
Danny Bakst,
Fortune,
26 June 2025
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Residents who live near a fishing location, spend a lot of time near the water or are avid boaters are encouraged to get involved.—
Joe Rassel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
25 June 2025
Adjective
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Columbus has the most cap room in the league and is eager to add this summer.—
Pierre LeBrun,
New York Times,
21 June 2025
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The ballpark help seemed eager to please, and restrictions on seating and other areas were loose to unenforced.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
21 June 2025
Adjective
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But perhaps the most persuasive testimony came from Mrs. Hall herself, who embodied the defense’s portrait of a loyal, unsuspecting wife, home alone and anxious over her husband’s mysterious disappearance.—
Jordan Runtagh,
People.com,
27 June 2025
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Other dogs, especially those that are anxious or suffer from separation anxiety, might find comfort in your scent.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 June 2025
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“Enthused.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enthused. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.
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