enthusiastically

Definition of enthusiasticallynext
as in excitedly
in an enthusiastic manner sportswriters have praised this new pitching find so enthusiastically you'd think he's going to pitch nothing but no-hitters

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Recent Examples of enthusiastically The Ukrainian foreign minister published a list of Russian outlets that enthusiastically piled on too. Anne Applebaum, The Atlantic, 2 Aug. 2026 Farmers have responded enthusiastically because the technology directly addresses some of their biggest operational challenges. Peter High, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026 Su asks, before enthusiastically talking about their trip to Chicago for Lollapalooza. Jae-Ha Kim, Rolling Stone, 29 July 2026 Briceno enthusiastically seconds that product recommendation. Marci Robin, Allure, 24 July 2026 Mamdani enthusiastically supported an earlier, more costly version of the bill on the campaign trail, but has since changed his tune in office. Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 16 July 2026 George says Wells was the kind of teammate who celebrated others success as enthusiastically as his own. Janelle Griffith, PEOPLE, 14 July 2026 Nolan is certainly correct about young audiences enthusiastically showing up at theaters to support fresh voices and original ideas. James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 13 July 2026 Emil Nusbaum's association representing salvage yard operators enthusiastically supported it. Camila Domonoske, NPR, 13 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for enthusiastically
Adverb
  • The cast excitedly looked around the room, clearly expecting Minogue herself to join them.
    Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 31 July 2026
  • The crowd lustily makes known its approval, clapping and cheering and spilling out of the park and through the woods comparing favorite tracks and excitedly talking about the set.
    Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 28 July 2026
Adverb
  • As has become a tradition with all of her press tours, fans eagerly await each of her premiere looks to drop and Brand New Day was no different.
    Carly Thomas, HollywoodReporter, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Boxing enthusiasts eagerly await an explosive showdown as Lamont Roach (25-1-3, 10 KOs) battles William Zepeda (33-1, 27 KOs) for the vacant WBC lightweight championship.
    Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
Adverb
  • Most shave ice syrups tend to be exuberantly, artificially colorful.
    Anne Ewbank, Sacbee.com, 10 July 2026
  • Bond traders have not reacted as exuberantly to the news of the Iran détente as oil traders have.
    Rachel Barber, USA Today, 17 June 2026

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“Enthusiastically.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enthusiastically. Accessed 4 Aug. 2026.

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