Enthusiastic
/ɪnˌθjuːzɪˈæstɪk/Definition, CEFR level B2, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
adjWith zealous fervor; excited, motivated.
adjRelating to enthusiasm, or divine possession.
Sentence Examples
We are enthusiastic Hanshin Tigers fans.
The astronauts were greeted with cheers and applause of an enthusiastic crowd.
The astronauts were greeted by their enthusiastic cheers and applause.
Synonyms & Antonyms
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The ____ fans cheered loudly for their team throughout the entire game.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The audience gave an ____ applause after the stunning piano performance.
Word Origin & History
From Ancient Greek ἐνθουσιαστικός (enthousiastikós), from either ἐνθουσιασμός (enthousiasmós) or ἐνθουσιάζω (enthousiázō) + -τικός (-tikós).
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"a young man […] of a visionary and enthusiastic character"
— 1824, Geoffrey Crayon [pseudonym; Washington Irving], Tales of a Traveller, (please specify |part=1 to 4), Philadelphia, Pa.: H[enry] C[harles] Carey & I[saac] Lea, […], →OCLC:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The ____ fans cheered loudly for their team throughout the entire game.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The audience gave an ____ applause after the stunning piano performance.