enthused; enthusing
1
: to make enthusiastic
is enthused about the project
2
: to express with enthusiasm
: to show enthusiasm
a splendid performance, and I was enthusing over it—
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Usage of Enthuse
Enthuse is apparently American in origin, although the earliest known example of its use occurs in a letter written in 1827 by a young Scotsman who spent about two years in the Pacific Northwest. It has been disapproved since about 1870. Current evidence shows it to be flourishing nonetheless on both sides of the Atlantic especially in journalistic prose.
Examples of enthuse in a Sentence
“This dinner is wonderful!” he enthused.
His presentation failed to enthuse the committee.
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Its engine partner, Honda, was naturally enthused by the idea of Tsunoda making his senior Red Bull team debut at the Japanese Grand Prix.
—Luke Smith, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2025
You also might be enthused with profound discussions about lofty topics.
—Georgia Nicols, The Denver Post, 19 Mar. 2025
Or do Hollywood companies become the backlot equivalent of a 60 Minutes payout — eager not to provoke, enthused only to placate?
—Steven Zeitchik, The Hollywood Reporter, 26 Feb. 2025
However, incumbent star third baseman Rafael Devers isn't enthused about possibly having to change positions.
—Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 21 Feb. 2025
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Luke Smith, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2025
You also might be enthused with profound discussions about lofty topics.
—Georgia Nicols, The Denver Post, 19 Mar. 2025
Or do Hollywood companies become the backlot equivalent of a 60 Minutes payout — eager not to provoke, enthused only to placate?
—Steven Zeitchik, The Hollywood Reporter, 26 Feb. 2025
However, incumbent star third baseman Rafael Devers isn't enthused about possibly having to change positions.
—Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 21 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for enthuse
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“Enthuse.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/enthuse. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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enthuse
verb
en·thuse
in-ˈth(y)üz 
enthused; enthusing
1
: to make enthusiastic
2
: to show enthusiasm
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