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
Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 30 Jan. 2026
Ho Jin is visibly un-enthused, and Uncle guesses Mu Hee has given him an unfavourable impression of them.
—Hannah Abraham, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Shane Harris, The Atlantic, 2 June 2026
Waddingham is less enthused about the idea of Ted (played by Sudeikis) and Rebecca hooking up, despite some of the fan base fantasizing about the prospect.
—K.j. Yossman, Variety, 30 May 2026
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Adjective
Investors seemed more enthused about Meta Platform's AI prospects, driving shares more than 10% higher.
—Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 30 Jan. 2026
Ho Jin is visibly un-enthused, and Uncle guesses Mu Hee has given him an unfavourable impression of them.
—Hannah Abraham, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Verb
Even the Senate majority leader, John Thune, wasn’t enthused.
—Shane Harris, The Atlantic, 2 June 2026
Waddingham is less enthused about the idea of Ted (played by Sudeikis) and Rebecca hooking up, despite some of the fan base fantasizing about the prospect.
—K.j. Yossman, Variety, 30 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for enthused
Adjective
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While much has been made of the eight-floor Obama Presidential Museum, many in the communities around the soon-to-open presidential library complex are excited to enjoy the outdoor spaces with friends and family.—
Shardaa Gray,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
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Attendees and artists alike, including Cearnal, were excited to see the eccentric display throughout the weekend.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
14 June 2026
Verb
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My favorite finds include gift-worthy slippers, a cozy sweatshirt for winter weather, and glow-enhancing skincare that Bethenny Frankel just raved to us about.—
Clara McMahon,
PEOPLE,
2 Dec. 2025
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During a June Las Culturistas podcast episode, the former First Lady raved about Blue Ivy’s growth on Beyoncé’s blockbuster Cowboy Carter Tour, which also included a surprise Destiny’s Child reunion at its final stop.—
Kyle Denis,
Billboard,
1 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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Before the show even came to be, the fandom was already so positive and warm and enthusiastic.—
Nicole Fell,
HollywoodReporter,
11 Dec. 2025
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Recently, Dublin, Ireland was chosen to be the entry point into the European market due to the combination of many Silicon Valley European IT headquarters already located there, as well as enthusiastic government support of tech startups.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
8 Dec. 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
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His jaw wobbled unsteadily and a thin thread of spit drooled from the side of his mouth onto the counter.—
Hazlitt,
Hazlitt,
16 July 2025
Adjective
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Should the language eventually become law, however, the shift could negatively impact many of the industry’s most avid customers.—
Eben Novy-Williams,
Sportico.com,
2 July 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,
2 July 2025
Verb
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After the game, Reaves gushed about Walsh’s defensive potential.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
6 Dec. 2025
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Moretz, 28, gushed about both films during the Oh.—
Lex Goldstein,
PEOPLE,
3 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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Fury’s personal preference is not known but his delight at returning to America at the weekend points to him being eager to fight there again.—
Chris McKenna,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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Of course, any soccer fan will be eager to win the World Cup tickets, but the other Verizon Shine experiences on the docket are also incredibly covetable.—
Hannah Chubb,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 June 2026
Verb
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Dunst doesn’t get fussed about that sort of thing.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
27 Nov. 2025
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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
Cite this Entry
“Enthused.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enthused. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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