Enthusiastic: meaning, definitions and examples
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enthusiastic
[ ɪnˌθuːziˈæstɪk ]
positive attitude
Having or showing intense and eager enjoyment, interest, or approval.
Synonyms
eager, excited, keen, passionate
Examples of usage
- She was enthusiastic about the idea of starting a new project.
- I could tell from her enthusiastic response that she really enjoyed the performance.
personality trait
A person having or showing intense and eager enjoyment, interest, or approval.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- He is known as the most enthusiastic member of the team.
- Her enthusiasm and dedication are truly inspiring.
Translations
Translations of the word "enthusiastic" in other languages:
🇵🇹 entusiástico
🇮🇳 उत्साही
🇩🇪 begeistert
🇮🇩 antusias
🇺🇦 ентузіастичний
🇵🇱 entuzjastyczny
🇯🇵 熱心な
🇫🇷 enthousiaste
🇪🇸 entusiasta
🇹🇷 coşkulu
🇰🇷 열정적인
🇸🇦 متحمس
🇨🇿 nadšený
🇸🇰 nadšený
🇨🇳 热情的
🇸🇮 navdušen
🇮🇸 áhugasamur
🇰🇿 ынталы
🇬🇪 გატაცებული
🇦🇿 həvəsli
🇲🇽 entusiasta
Word origin
The word 'enthusiastic' originated from the Greek word 'enthousiastikos', which means 'inspired'. It first appeared in English in the early 17th century. The term is derived from 'enthusiasm', which comes from the Greek word 'enthousiasmos', meaning 'possession by a god'. Over the years, 'enthusiastic' has evolved to describe a person who is filled with intense and eager enjoyment or interest.
See also: enthusiast.