Definitions

enthusiastic

[en-thoo-zee-as-tik] / ɛnˌθu ziˈæs tɪk /

ADJECTIVE

interestedexcited

Synonyms

STRONGEST

anxious ardent avid concerned eager earnest exuberant fanatical fervent forceful keen passionate pleased rabid rhapsodic vigorous warm willing zealous

WEAK

agog animated athirst attracted bugged crazy about devoted dying to ebullient exhilarated fascinated fervid gaga gone on gung-ho hearty hog-wild intent lively nutty obsessed red-hot spirited tantalized thrilled titillated unqualified vehement wacky wholehearted

Antonyms

STRONGEST

apathetic cold cool disinterested dispassionate dull frigid happy impotent indifferent lethargic uncaring unconcerned unenthusiastic unexcited uninterested unpassionate unwilling unworried weak

WEAK

doubting pessimistic weary

Example Sentences

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In the early afternoonformer Georgia Rep. Stacey Abrams spoke with moderator Leigh Haber about artificial intelligence and voter suppression in front of an enthusiasticpacked crowd at USC’s Bovard Auditorium.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 182026

It also writes instructions on the kind of responses you prefer: less enthusiastic writingperhapsor bullet points instead of long-winded paragraphs.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 112026

John: Quite a wonderfulenthusiastic mare who has enjoyed a great season similar to that of Haiti Couleurs.

From BBC • Apr. 92026

Imad Marcos was enthusiastic at the Church's openingposing in front of the building first with sunglasses on and then off.

From Barron's • Apr. 92026

Franny’s visible reaction to this news was considerably less than enthusiastic.

From "Franny and Zooey" by J. D. Salinger

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