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ENTHUSIASTIC

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Dictionary entry overview: What does enthusiastic mean?

• ENTHUSIASTIC (adjective)
The adjective ENTHUSIASTIC has 1 sense:

1. having or showing great excitement and interest

Familiarity information: ENTHUSIASTIC used as an adjective is very rare.

Dictionary entry details

• ENTHUSIASTIC (adjective)

Sense 1

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Meaning:

Having or showing great excitement and interest

Context examples:

enthusiastic crowds filled the streets / an enthusiastic response / was enthusiastic about taking ballet lessons

Similar:

ardent; warm (characterized by strong enthusiasm)

avid; eager; great; zealous (marked by active interest and enthusiasm)

crazy; wild (intensely enthusiastic about or preoccupied with)

evangelical; evangelistic (marked by ardent or zealous enthusiasm for a cause)

glowing (highly enthusiastic)

gung ho (very enthusiastic and dedicated)

overenthusiastic (unduly enthusiastic)

Also:

passionate (having or expressing strong emotions)

spirited (displaying animation, vigor, or liveliness)

Antonym:

unenthusiastic (not enthusiastic; lacking excitement or ardor)

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