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

enthusiastically

in-ˌthü-zē-ˈa-sti-k(ə-)lē 

en-

 also  -ˌthyü-

adverb

Synonyms

• excited
• avid
• eager
• ardent
• anxious
• keen

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

While Jones’ daughter, Clara, sent her a heartfelt message, Bush Hager's girls, Mila and Poppy, looked less enthusiastic, making their mom burst out laughing. —Rachel McRady, PEOPLE, 25 Sep. 2025

Chock truly believes love can be found at any age and is enthusiastic about finding that spark again. —Jason Pham, StyleCaster, 25 Sep. 2025

The routine earned enthusiastic praise from all three judges. —Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Sep. 2025

The 2025 Chukkers for Charity recently provided a great match and a great time for enthusiastic attendees cheering on the Anderson Farms and Ironhouse Farms teams. —Sharon Sandahl, Nashville Tennessean, 23 Sep. 2025

Word History

Etymology

borrowed from New Latin & Greek; New Latin enthūsiasticus, borrowed from Greek enthousiastikós "inspired, excited," from enthousiastḗs "person inspired by a god" + -ikos -ic entry 1 — more at enthusiast

First Known Use

1603, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for enthusiastic

• aeroelastic
• ecclesiastic
• elastoplastic
• iconoclastic
• interscholastic
• megaloblastic
• osteoblastic
• photoelastic
• thermoelastic
• viscoelastic
• anaplastic
• bioclastic

Kids Definition

enthusiastic

adjective

en·​thu·​si·​as·​tic in-ˌth(y)ü-zē-ˈas-tik 

: filled with or marked by enthusiasm

an enthusiastic welcome

enthusiastically

-ti-k(ə-)lē 

adverb