Word
enthusiastically
Phoneticsen·thu·si·as·ti·cal·ly
US/ɪnˌθuziˈæstɪkɫi/
UK/ɛnθjˌuːzɪˈæstɪkli/
Adverb of manner
Definition
adv. doing something in a way that shows you are very interested and excited. You use this when someone is happy to help or join in.
adv. performing an action with intense interest, excitement, or approval. Typically modifies verbs of action or communication.
Examples
“She enthusiastically agreed to help us with the project.”
“The crowd cheered enthusiastically when the band finally walked onto the stage.”
“The board members enthusiastically endorsed the new sustainability initiative, recognizing its potential to improve the company's public image while reducing long-term operational costs.”
Examples
simple
“She enthusiastically agreed to help us with the project.”
contextual
“The crowd cheered enthusiastically when the band finally walked onto the stage.”
complex
“The board members enthusiastically endorsed the new sustainability initiative, recognizing its potential to improve the company's public image while reducing long-term operational costs.”
Usage
Manner adverb — typically placed after the verb it modifies or at the end of the clause.
Real-World Examples
“Even though some people considered it to be as unrespectable as alcohol, many others embraced the drug enthusiastically.” “But what’s especially infectious and energising at End of the Road is how everything, big or small, weird or poppy, is proportionally and enthusiastically attended.” Etymology
From enthusiastic + -ally.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
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ADJECTIVE
ADVERB
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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