Overenthusiastic: meaning, definitions and examples
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overenthusiastic
[ oʊvərɪnˈθjuːziæstɪk ]
excessive excitement
Overenthusiastic describes someone showing too much excitement or eagerness about something. This trait can manifest in various situations, often leading to an overwhelming display of enthusiasm that may be perceived as excessive or inappropriate.
Synonyms
enthusiastic, excessive, overexuberant, overzealous
Examples of usage
- Her overenthusiastic responses made the meeting feel chaotic.
- The children were overenthusiastic about the field trip.
- His overenthusiastic promotion of the product caught everyone's attention.
- She gave an overenthusiastic hug that startled her friend.
Translations
Translations of the word "overenthusiastic" in other languages:
🇵🇹 exageradamente entusiasmado
🇮🇳 अतिउत्साही
🇩🇪 überenthusiastisch
🇮🇩 terlalu antusias
🇺🇦 надмірно ентузіастичний
🇵🇱 nadmiernie entuzjastyczny
🇯🇵 過度に熱心な
🇫🇷 trop enthousiaste
🇪🇸 demasiado entusiasta
🇹🇷 aşırı hevesli
🇰🇷 과도하게 열정적인
🇸🇦 متحمس بشكل مفرط
🇨🇿 přehnaně nadšený
🇸🇰 prehnane nadšený
🇨🇳 过于热情的
🇸🇮 prekomerno navdušen
🇮🇸 ofuröðugur
🇰🇿 асқақтанған
🇬🇪 გაჭარბებული ენთუზიაზმი
🇦🇿 həddindən artıq həvəslə
🇲🇽 demasiado entusiasta
Etymology
The word overenthusiastic is formed by the prefix 'over-', meaning too much, combined with 'enthusiastic', which derives from the Greek word 'enthousiasmos', meaning inspiration or possession by a divine influence. The concept of enthusiasm as a fervent or intense interest originated in the 17th century, initially used to described a mystical or divine possession. Over time, the term evolved to describe a more general state of fervor or zeal. The modern usage implies an excess, often carrying a slight negative connotation when enthusiasm crosses into being unwarranted or overwhelming. The blending of these elements has created a term that characterizes behavior often seen in contexts ranging from social interactions to promotional activities.