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enthusiastic

adj.
B2 Upper Intermediate Oxford US //ɪnˌθuziˈæstɪk// UK //ɛnθjˌuːzɪˈæstɪk// en·thu·si·as·tic General-service

adj. showing a lot of excitement and interest in something. When you are enthusiastic, you feel very positive and ready to get involved.

adj. characterised by intense and eager enjoyment, interest, or approval. Often used to describe a person's attitude toward a specific activity or subject.


SIMPLE

She is very enthusiastic about her new job.

CONTEXTUAL

The crowd gave an enthusiastic cheer when the band finally walked onto the stage.

COMPLEX

Despite the initial setbacks, the team remained enthusiastic about the project's potential to revolutionize the local energy market.

Antonyms
Origin

From Ancient Greek ἐνθουσιαστικός (enthousiastikós), from either ἐνθουσιασμός (enthousiasmós) or ἐνθουσιάζω (enthousiázō) + -τικός (-tikós).

Usage

Commonly followed by the preposition 'about' when specifying the object of interest.

Pitfall

He is very enthusiastic for his workHe is very enthusiastic about his workEnthusiastic typically takes the preposition 'about' rather than 'for' when describing the source of excitement.

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