Enthusiastically: meaning, definitions and examples
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enthusiastically
[ ɪnˌθjuːziˈæstɪkli ]
in expressing enthusiasm
In a way that shows intense and eager enjoyment, interest, or approval.
Synonyms
eagerly, excitedly, keenly, passionately, vigorously.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
| Word | Description / Examples |
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| enthusiastically |
Used when someone is showing a lot of interest or excitement about something.
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| eagerly |
Appropriate when someone is waiting or looking forward to something with great interest or impatience.
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| keenly |
Utilized when someone is showing a strong interest or enthusiasm; slightly more formal compared to others.
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| excitedly |
Best used when describing a state of being happy and enthusiastic, often externalized with visible signs of excitement.
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| vigorously |
Used when describing actions that are done with force and energy; often implies physical activity.
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| passionately |
Suitable when someone has strong emotions or feelings about something, often in an intense or fiery manner.
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Examples of usage
- She enthusiastically accepted the challenge.
- The audience clapped enthusiastically at the end of the performance.
- He enthusiastically supported the new initiative.
- We enthusiastically welcomed the news of their engagement.
- The children ran enthusiastically towards the playground.
- His enthusiasm for the project was evident as he spoke enthusiastically about it.
Translations
Translations of the word "enthusiastically" in other languages:
🇵🇹 entusiasticamente
🇮🇳 उत्साहपूर्वक
🇩🇪 begeistert
🇮🇩 dengan antusias
🇺🇦 з ентузіазмом
🇵🇱 z entuzjazmem
🇯🇵 熱心に
🇫🇷 avec enthousiasme
🇪🇸 con entusiasmo
🇹🇷 coşkuyla
🇰🇷 열정적으로
🇸🇦 بحماس
🇨🇿 nadšeně
🇸🇰 nadšene
🇨🇳 热情地
🇸🇮 z navdušenjem
🇮🇸 af kappi
🇰🇿 ынтызарлықпен
🇬🇪 ენთუზიაზმით
🇦🇿 həvəslə
🇲🇽 con entusiasmo
Etymology
The word 'enthusiastically' derives from the word 'enthusiasm', which comes from the Greek word 'entheos', meaning 'possessed by a god, inspired'. The concept of enthusiasm has been associated with divine inspiration and intense passion since ancient times. The adverb form 'enthusiastically' has been used in English to convey fervor and excitement since the 18th century.
See also: unenthusiastic, unenthusiastically.