ENTHUSIASTIC Synonyms: 86 Similar and Opposite Words

enthusiastic

adjective

in-ˌthü-zē-ˈa-stik

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 The humorous spot is part of a year-long effort by Disney to get audiences enthusiastic about its Super Bowl plans. —

Brian Steinberg, Variety, 23 Apr. 2026 Her post drew an enthusiastic response from fellow beachgoers. —

Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 23 Apr. 2026 Adept at skilfully maneuvering guests and their belongings around the estate’s cobbles and dirt tracks on golf buggies, Sao Lourenco’s energetic team of young, enthusiastic staff provide warm-hearted service with care and charisma. —

Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Apr. 2026 The response was less enthusiastic when the school district first laid out the specific blueprint of changes that Hale Cook Elementary School in the Waldo neighborhood could expect to see. —

Maria Benevento, Kansas City Star, 20 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for enthusiastic

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The students, who were mostly Black and brown, many from poor families, all seemed excited to have her there.

— Zach Helfand, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2026
Atkins adds a defensive layer alongside Ogwumike for a team that was dead last in the WNBA in defensive points per game last season, and that’s one of those intentional, win-now kind of moves that has everyone in the organization excited.

— Marisa Ingemi, Los Angeles Times, 20 Apr. 2026