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 But more recently, they have been enthusiastically adopted by the longevity community. Jesse Pines, Forbes.com, 20 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 Though enthusiastically gay himself, the director rarely centered his films around homosexuality and homosexual characters. Lé Baltar, IndieWire, 10 July 2026 Despite these comments, Van Hollen enthusiastically defended this candidate. Bobby Zirkin, Baltimore Sun, 9 July 2026 Advertisement El-Sayed has enthusiastically campaigned with Piker at Michigan colleges, and has repeatedly declined opportunities to denounce the streamer’s past remarks, including those widely condemned as antisemitic or extremist. Nik Popli, Time, 8 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for enthusiastically
Adverb
  • Nick excitedly waits for him at the train station, and takes him to meet his new friends.
    Barry Levitt, Time, 17 July 2026
  • After England’s Anthony Gordon scored a goal in the 54th minute of their semifinal match against Lionel Messi and Argentina, David, 51, was seen excitedly cheering from his suite at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Wednesday, July 15.
    Natasha Dye, PEOPLE, 15 July 2026
Adverb
  • Still, scientists had been eagerly awaiting details about how much that twice-a-year spinal shot really helped.
    Lauran Neergaard, Los Angeles Times, 14 July 2026
  • Laura stepped right into her body, felt a small resistance and then the give as the rival slithered, eagerly, into the air.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 13 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 21 Jul. 2026.

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