Enthused — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective verb /in-ˈthüzd/ en·thused

Meaning & Definition of Enthused

Enthused (adjective)

  1. feeling or showing enthusiasm, enthusiastic

Enthused (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. showing urgent desire or interest

    "you don't seem that enthused about the idea"

    similar: agog, antsy, anxious, ardent, athirst, avid, bonkers (informal), crazy, desirous, eager, enthusiastic, excited, gaga, geeked (slang), great, greedy, gung ho, hepped up, hopped-up, hot, hungry, impatient, juiced, keen, nuts, pumped, raring, solicitous, stoked (slang), thirsty, voracious, wild, champing at the bit, chomping at the bit
    related: engaged, interested, happy, hung up, obsessed, ambitious, appetent, covetous, craving, hankering, longing, pining, breathless, restive, restless, amenable, disposed, game, glad, inclined, ready, unreluctant, willing
    opposite: apathetic, indifferent, uneager, unenthusiastic
    near: casual, incurious, insouciant, nonchalant, unconcerned, uninterested, aloof, detached, disinterested, impassive, stolid, halfhearted, lackadaisical, languid, languorous, lukewarm, spiritless, averse, disinclined, hesitant, loath, reluctant, unwilling

Enthused (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to make an exaggerated display of affection or enthusiasm

    "the neighbors invited us over just so we could enthuse over their new car"

    similar: drooled, effused, fussed, gushed, raved, rhapsodized, slobbered
    related: doted (on), fawned, emoted

Related Entry: Enthuse (verb)

Enthuse is a different word from Enthused. The synonyms below are for enthuse, not for enthused.

  1. to make an exaggerated display of affection or enthusiasm

    "the neighbors invited us over just so we could enthuse over their new car"

    similar: drool, effuse, fuss, gush, rave, rhapsodize, slobber
    related: dote (on), fawn, emote

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Enthused

The most common words with a similar meaning to Enthused:

Slang: geeked, stoked
Informal: bonkers
agog, antsy, anxious, ardent, athirst, avid, crazy, desirous, eager, enthusiastic, excited, gaga, great, greedy, gung ho, hepped up, hopped-up, hot, hungry, impatient, juiced, keen, nuts, pumped, raring, solicitous, thirsty, voracious, wild, champing at the bit, chomping at the bit, drooled, effused, fussed, gushed, raved, rhapsodized, slobbered

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Enthused

Words with the opposite meaning of Enthused:

apathetic, indifferent, uneager, unenthusiastic

Related Words for Enthused

engaged, interested, happy, hung up, obsessed, ambitious, appetent, covetous, craving, hankering, longing, pining, breathless, restive, restless, amenable, disposed, game, glad, inclined, ready, unreluctant, willing, doted (on), fawned, emoted

Near Antonyms of Enthused

casual, incurious, insouciant, nonchalant, unconcerned, uninterested, aloof, detached, disinterested, impassive, stolid, halfhearted, lackadaisical, languid, languorous, lukewarm, spiritless, averse, disinclined, hesitant, loath, reluctant, unwilling

Origin & Etymology of Enthused

from past participle of enthuse

First known use: 1843

Frequently Asked Questions about Enthused

What does "Enthused" mean?

"Enthused" means feeling or showing enthusiasm, enthusiastic. As an an adjective and a verb, it is defined as: feeling or showing enthusiasm, enthusiastic. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Enthused"?

Other words for "Enthused" include agog, antsy, anxious, ardent, athirst, avid, bonkers and crazy. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Enthused" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Enthused"?

There are 67 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Enthused". Common alternatives include agog, antsy, anxious, ardent, athirst, avid, bonkers, crazy, desirous and eager.

What is the opposite of "Enthused"?

Antonyms of "Enthused" include apathetic, indifferent, uneager and unenthusiastic. Near antonyms include casual, incurious, insouciant and nonchalant.

How do you use "Enthused" in a sentence?

Examples of "Enthused" in a sentence: "you don't seem that enthused about the idea"; "the neighbors invited us over just so we could enthuse over their new car".

Is "Enthused" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Enthused" can be used as an adjective and a verb, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Enthused"?

"Enthused" is pronounced /in-ˈthüzd/ and divided into syllables as en·thused.

What is the origin of the word "Enthused"?

"Enthused" comes from from past participle of enthuse. First known use: 1843.