enthusiastic

adjective

in-ˌthü-zē-ˈa-stik How to pronounce enthusiastic (audio)
Definition of enthusiasticnext
as in excited
showing urgent desire or interest as soon as the gates to the concert area opened, enthusiastic fans rushed to get the best seats

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Recent Examples of enthusiastic Many leaders are rightly enthusiastic about how AI can help reduce burnout, eliminate drudgery and free people up for more meaningful work. — Carrie Varoquiers, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026 Huerta, who spoke at the Texas Democratic Convention over the weekend, was enthusiastic about Democrats' uphill battle to win their first statewide races in the Lone Star State in decades. — Caroline Linton, CBS News, 1 July 2026 Miller hadn’t been enthusiastic about coming aboard Eagle for the summer. — Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 1 July 2026 The stands have been filled with enthusiastic viewers and some famous faces, like Tom Cruise, Paris Hilton, Jay-Z and more. — Christopher Rudolph, PEOPLE, 1 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for enthusiastic
Recent Examples of Synonyms for enthusiastic
  1. excited
  2. avid
  3. eager
  4. ardent
  5. anxious
  6. keen
Adjective
  • Nguyen was excited to enjoy a warm summer outdoors before the smoke left her hesitant to step outside for her routine runs to the National Mall and daily walks with her dog.
    — Dalia Faheid, CNN Money, 18 July 2026
  • McKeon was excited to explore her chemistry with executive producer Gina Wendkos, who worked on the show alongside Tom Palmer, Jonathan Axelrod, James Widdoes and Amy Sherman-Palladino.
    — Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 17 July 2026
Definition of excited
Adjective
  • A student of history and avid collector of tapestries, Ormund sees himself as a scholar, as Alicent (Olivia Cooke) describes to Rhaenyra in the fourth episode.
    — Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 15 July 2026
  • As an avid cyclist, Huckle liked the 22-mile Marvin Braude Bike Trail from Torrance to Pacific Palisades.
    — Christopher Reynolds, Los Angeles Times, 15 July 2026
Definition of avid
Adjective
  • The king had personally invited the players immediately after their elimination from the World Cup, eager to thank them for giving the country one of the most significant achievements in the history of Norwegian soccer.
    — Stefania Conrieri, Vanity Fair, 15 July 2026
  • The retired schoolteacher had ridden at the more than 27,000-acre off-road area numerous times before and was eager to try out her new bike, a gray-and-white Kawasaki KLX 300R dirt bike, according to the outlets.
    — Sam Gillette, PEOPLE, 15 July 2026
Definition of eager
Adjective
  • The second the on-stage conversation concluded, a wave of ardent fans rushed to greet them in person.
    — Kambole Campbell, Variety, 7 July 2026
  • Warren and Sanders have been two of Platner's most ardent and high-profile supporters in Congress.
    — Terry Collins, USA Today, 7 July 2026
Definition of ardent
Adjective
  • Max is accompanied on his adventures by anxious robot C-3PO AB Sitter, and FX, a magical alien masquerading as a toy who can turn the kid's implausibly impressive sand sculptures into fully functioning robots.
    — Richard Edwards, Space.com, 5 July 2026
  • America’s centennial in 1876 was celebrated with a grand exhibition that projected an image of national unity and inventiveness in the anxious aftermath of civil war and recession.
    — The New York Review of Books, The New York Review of Books, 4 July 2026
Definition of anxious
Adjective
  • It’s been understood for years that America’s adversaries and allies alike take a keen interest in how this country practices an imperfect democracy.
    — Philip Elliott, Time, 17 July 2026
  • The youth ranks are being bolstered, too, with sporting director Ross Wilson keen to keep boosting the quality at the academy.
    — Chris Waugh, New York Times, 17 July 2026
Definition of keen

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