enthusiastic
adjective
en·thu·si·as·tic
in-ˌthü-zē-ˈa-stik 
en-,
also -ˌthyü-
: filled with or marked by enthusiasm
enthusiastic supporters
an enthusiastic recommendation
Synonyms
Examples of enthusiastic in a Sentence
They were enthusiastic supporters of the president.
I'm not wildly enthusiastic about your latest idea.
She received an enthusiastic welcome.
Recent Examples on the Web
Swift's musical approach has always been enthusiastic and absorbent.
—
Ann Powers, NPR, 19 Apr. 2024
That's a dramatic drop from March 2020, when 67% of voters were very enthusiastic about the election.
—Jessie Opoien, Journal Sentinel, 17 Apr. 2024
On the Kremlin’s television channels, the crowds lined up at polling stations were, predictably enough, cast as enthusiastic supporters of the regime, not as demonstrators against it.
—Simon Shuster / Vilnius, TIME, 17 Apr. 2024
Additional reporting by: Katrina Cossey is a commerce writer, enthusiastic shopper, and devoted mom.
—Maya Polton, Parents, 11 Apr. 2024
As an enthusiastic indoor gardener, Failla recommends several different kinds of plants to grow in indoor gardens.
—Rachel Ahrnsen, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Apr. 2024
The annual event draws enthusiastic, devoted fans of early era filmmaking and will continue its tradition of showcasing restorations, including three the festival commissioned itself.
—Randy McMullen, The Mercury News, 10 Apr. 2024
With little success on the apps, a small but enthusiastic slice of singles are reaching for speed dating and matchmakers.
—Lora Kelley, The Atlantic, 10 Apr. 2024
As part of a presentation from distributor Warner Bros., Taylor-Joy, 27, Hemsworth, 40, and writer-director George Miller, 79, greeted an enthusiastic crowd at Caesar’s Palace.
—Jack Smart, Peoplemag, 10 Apr. 2024
Ann Powers, NPR, 19 Apr. 2024
That's a dramatic drop from March 2020, when 67% of voters were very enthusiastic about the election.
—Jessie Opoien, Journal Sentinel, 17 Apr. 2024
On the Kremlin’s television channels, the crowds lined up at polling stations were, predictably enough, cast as enthusiastic supporters of the regime, not as demonstrators against it.
—Simon Shuster / Vilnius, TIME, 17 Apr. 2024
Additional reporting by: Katrina Cossey is a commerce writer, enthusiastic shopper, and devoted mom.
—Maya Polton, Parents, 11 Apr. 2024
As an enthusiastic indoor gardener, Failla recommends several different kinds of plants to grow in indoor gardens.
—Rachel Ahrnsen, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Apr. 2024
The annual event draws enthusiastic, devoted fans of early era filmmaking and will continue its tradition of showcasing restorations, including three the festival commissioned itself.
—Randy McMullen, The Mercury News, 10 Apr. 2024
With little success on the apps, a small but enthusiastic slice of singles are reaching for speed dating and matchmakers.
—Lora Kelley, The Atlantic, 10 Apr. 2024
As part of a presentation from distributor Warner Bros., Taylor-Joy, 27, Hemsworth, 40, and writer-director George Miller, 79, greeted an enthusiastic crowd at Caesar’s Palace.
—Jack Smart, Peoplemag, 10 Apr. 2024
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enthusiastic
adjective
en·thu·si·as·tic
in-ˌth(y)ü-zē-ˈas-tik
: filled with or marked by enthusiasm
an enthusiastic welcome
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