enthusiastic
word
/ɪnˌθuziˈæstɪk/
in-thoo-zee-AS-tik
/ɛnθjˌuːzɪˈæstɪk/
in-thyoo-zee-AS-tik
Definition
Showing a lot of excitement and interest in something.
Usage & Nuances
Usually positive; commonly used before words like 'about', 'for', or 'to'. Can sound overly eager if used in extreme situations. Not the same as 'energetic', which means physically active.
Spanish: entusiastaPortuguese (BR): entusiasmado - entusiastaPortuguese (PT): entusiasmado - entusiastaChinese (Simplified): 热情的Chinese (Traditional): 熱情的Hindi: उत्साहीArabic: متحمسBengali: উৎসাহী - আগ্রহীRussian: восторженный - энтузиастJapanese: 熱心な - 熱狂的なVietnamese: nhiệt tình - hào hứngKorean: 열정적인 - 열광적인Turkish: hevesli - coşkuluUrdu: پرجوش - پُر ذوقIndonesian: antusias - bersemangat
Example Sentences
He gave an enthusiastic response to the invitation.
basic
Sarah is always enthusiastic when it comes to helping others.
natural
I'm not really enthusiastic about going out tonight.
natural
The crowd was really enthusiastic during the concert.
natural
She is very enthusiastic about her new job.
basic
The students were enthusiastic to learn.
basic