enthusiastic

CEFRB2

/ɪnˌθjuːzɪˈæstɪk/

adjective

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In plain English

  1. 01

    adjective

    Showing strong excitement and interest.

  2. 02

    adjective

    Extra detail

    Relating to enthusiasm, or divine possession.

Examples

  • The astronauts were greeted by their enthusiastic cheers and applause.

  • The astronauts were greeted with cheers and applause of an enthusiastic crowd.

At a glance

Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
3
Parts of speech
1
Citations
1
Synonyms
5

Also pronounced

  • /ɪnˌθuːziˈæstɪk/

Deep Dive

adjective

Extra meaning

  1. With zealous fervor; excited, motivated.

More examples

In context

  • We are enthusiastic Hanshin Tigers fans.

  • an enthusiastic lover of art

  • a young man […] of a visionary and enthusiastic character

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Origin

adjective

From Ancient Greek ἐνθουσιαστικός (enthousiastikós), from either ἐνθουσιασμός (enthousiasmós) or ἐνθουσιάζω (enthousiázō) + -τικός (-tikós).