Enthusiastic — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective /in-ˌthü-zē-ˈa-stik/ en·thu·si·as·tic

Meaning & Definition of Enthusiastic

Enthusiastic (adjective)

  1. filled with or marked by enthusiasm

Enthusiastic (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. showing urgent desire or interest

    "as soon as the gates to the concert area opened, enthusiastic fans rushed to get the best seats"

    similar: agog, antsy, anxious, ardent, athirst, avid, bonkers (informal), crazy, desirous, eager, enthused, 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

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Enthusiastic

The most common words with a similar meaning to Enthusiastic:

Slang: geeked, stoked
Informal: bonkers
agog, antsy, anxious, ardent, athirst, avid, crazy, desirous, eager, enthused, 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

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Enthusiastic

Words with the opposite meaning of Enthusiastic:

apathetic, indifferent, uneager, unenthusiastic

Related Words for Enthusiastic

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

Near Antonyms of Enthusiastic

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

Word Forms of Enthusiastic

Derived words: enthusiastically (adverb)

Origin & Etymology of Enthusiastic

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

First known use: 1603

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Frequently Asked Questions about Enthusiastic

What does "Enthusiastic" mean?

"Enthusiastic" means filled with or marked by enthusiasm. As an adjective, it is defined as: filled with or marked by enthusiasm.

What is another word for "Enthusiastic"?

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

What are different ways to say "Enthusiastic"?

There are 57 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Enthusiastic". Common alternatives include agog, antsy, anxious, ardent, athirst, avid, bonkers, crazy, desirous and eager.

What is the opposite of "Enthusiastic"?

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

How do you use "Enthusiastic" in a sentence?

Examples of "Enthusiastic" in a sentence: "as soon as the gates to the concert area opened, enthusiastic fans rushed to get the best seats".

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

"Enthusiastic" is an adjective.

Is "Enthusiastic" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As a B2-level word, "Enthusiastic" is typical of Cambridge B2 First (FCE), IELTS band 5.5–6.5, TOEFL iBT 72–94, PTE Academic 59–75, TOEIC Listening & Reading 785+.

How do you pronounce "Enthusiastic"?

"Enthusiastic" is pronounced /in-ˌthü-zē-ˈa-stik/ and divided into syllables as en·thu·si·as·tic.