enthusiastic

[US]/ɪnˌθjuːziˈæstɪk/
[UK]/ɪnˌθuːziˈæstɪk/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj. full of passion and eagerness.

Phrases & Collocations

enthusiastic about

Example Sentences

She is an enthusiastic golfer.

he was an enthusiastic bundle of energy.

an enthusiastic apologist for fascism in the 1920s.

she looked enthusiastic and capable.

the promoter was enthusiastic about the concert venue.

our most enthusiastic and responsive students.

become enthusiastic over a research project

She's very enthusiastic to read a novel.

They acknowledged the enthusiastic plaudits of the crowd.

He drew reassurance from the enthusiastic applause.

the orchestra were given an enthusiastic ovation from the audience.

he was an enthusiastic player, full of pep and fight.

he sent scores of enthusiastic letters to friends.

the oohs and aahs of the enthusiastic audience.

I am enthusiastic over a project for building a new bridge.

His speech won round after round of enthusiastic applause.

Enthusiastic football fans are lovable, while those whose passion is out of control are hateable.

Real-world Examples

Lyudmila, however, acknowledged that her view of Ukrainian authorities was also somewhat overly enthusiastic.

Source: VOA Standard June 2015 Collection

Marinette seems to be a normal, ordinary girl, sweet and enthusiastic.

Source: Cross-dimensional character story

During the interview, remember to be enthusiastic.

Source: Yilin Edition Oxford High School English (Elective 11)

Uncle Ibrahim is such an enthusiastic person.

Source: TED Talks (Audio Version) August 2016 Collection

So, " gung ho" basically means very enthusiastic.

Source: Engvid Super Teacher Selection

It was torn down by enthusiastic 1960s town planners.

Source: The Economist (Summary)

And it had an overly enthusiastic voiceover.

Source: Gourmet Base

However the evaluation of some critics has been less enthusiastic.

Source: Cambridge IELTS Listening Actual Test 11

Its members are enthusiastic despite limited resources.

Source: VOA Standard English_Africa

Well, they don't seem too enthusiastic about living until one hundred - and possibly beyond - do they?

Source: 6 Minute English

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