Enthusiastically: meaning, definitions and examples

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enthusiastically

 

[ ɪnˌθjuːziˈæstɪkli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

in expressing enthusiasm

In a way that shows intense and eager enjoyment, interest, or approval.

Synonyms

eagerly, excitedly, keenly, passionately, vigorously

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.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #12,111, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.