enthusiastic
/ɪnˌθjuː.ziˈæs.tɪk/ IELTSAcademic
adjective
Showing strong interest and excitement about something. An enthusiastic person wants to do it and often speaks or acts with energy.
- She was enthusiastic about the new job.
- The students gave an enthusiastic response.
- He seemed enthusiastic from the start.
Adinary Nuance
Enthusiastic is stronger and more energetic than interested. It sounds warmer than keen in some contexts, and more positive than eager when you want to show clear excitement. Use it when someone is not just willing, but clearly happy and full of interest.
In other languages
- Vietnamese
- nhiệt tình
- Spanish
- entusiasta
- Chinese
- 热情的
- Japanese
- 熱心な
- Korean
- 열정적인
Etymology
Enthusiastic comes from Greek through French and Latin. It is based on a word meaning 'inspired by a god,' and later came to mean strong excitement or interest.
Common phrases
enthusiastic responseenthusiastic supportenthusiastic aboutenthusiastic welcome
Synonyms
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Frequently asked questions
- Is enthusiastic a formal word?
- It is neutral and works well in both speaking and writing.
- What is the difference between enthusiastic and eager?
- Eager means you want something. Enthusiastic means you feel excited and positive about it.
- Can I say enthusiastic about something?
- Yes. This is the most common pattern: enthusiastic about + noun or -ing form.
- Is enthusiastic common in IELTS writing?
- Yes. It is useful when describing people, reactions, and support clearly.