Synonyms for

Enthusiastic

Verb / ɪˌnθu:zi:ˈæstɪk / Another word for enthusiastic — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

having or showing intense and eager enjoyment, interest, or approval

Synonyms & similar words

unenthusiastic eager keen excited passionate ardent zealous fervent animated energetic vibrant thrilled stimulated enthusiastic interested committed devoted enthusiastic avid

Synonyms by register

Formal

ardent zealous fervent avid

Informal

pumped stoked jazzed psyched

Literary

impassioned agog effervescent

Antonyms

apathetic indifferent uninterested disinterested listless calm reserved

Common collocations

  • enthusiastic about
  • enthusiastic supporter
  • enthusiastic response
  • enthusiastic reception
  • enthusiastic crowd
  • enthusiastic welcome
  • enthusiastic endorsement

Word family

noun enthusiasm
verb enthuse
adverb enthusiastically

Usage note

While 'enthuse' is a valid verb, it is sometimes considered informal or even a solecism by prescriptivists. 'Enthusiastic' is the most common and widely accepted form.

Example sentences

  1. He was enthusiastic about starting first grade.
  2. She was very enthusiastic about the new toy she got for her birthday.
  3. The crowd was enthusiastic about the band's performance.
  4. I am enthusiastic about learning to play the guitar.
  5. The students were enthusiastic about the field trip to the zoo.

Quotes

  • Enthusiasm is the mother of effort, and without it nothing great was ever achieved. - Ralph Waldo Emerson
  • Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm. - Ralph Waldo Emerson
  • Enthusiasm is the engine of success. - Unknown

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