enthusiastic

UK:*UK and possibly other pronunciationsUK and possibly other pronunciations/ɪnˌθjuːziˈæstɪk/

US:USA pronunciation: IPAUSA pronunciation: IPA/ɛnˌθuziˈæstɪk/

US:USA pronunciation: respellingUSA pronunciation: respelling(en tho̅o̅′zē astik)



enthusiastic
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Sense: Adjective: inclined to enthusiasm
Synonyms:
excitable, spirited, intense Collocations, impulsive, passionate Collocations, effervescent, vivacious, exuberant, ardent, unrestrained, overeager, eager Collocations, warm Collocations, impetuous, aspiring, inclined, possessed, inspired Collocations, hot Collocations, fiery Collocations, rabid, hopped up (US, slang), full of beans (informal), maniacal, ambitious Collocations, ebullient, mercurial, imprudent, unrestrained
Antonyms:
unenthusiastic, apathetic, cold Collocations, cool Collocations, dispassionate, impassive
Sense: Adjective: excited by something
Synonyms:
excited Collocations, eager Collocations, interested Collocations, pumped up (slang), pumped (slang), fired up (slang), psyched (slang), gung ho (slang), hyped, thrilled Collocations, anxious Collocations, keyed up (slang), charged up (slang), ape over (slang), gaga over (slang), nuts about (slang), all hopped up over (US, slang), antsy (US, informal), fascinated, animated, exhilarated, intent Collocations, keen Collocations (UK), willing Collocations, heated Collocations, fevered, feverish, flushed, pleased Collocations, attracted, titillated, athirst, ablaze, agog, inflamed, dying to, champing at the bit (informal)
Antonyms:
unenthusiastic, apathetic, indifferent, uninterested, reluctant Collocations, uneager, unexcited
Sense: Adjective: devoted or tenacious
Synonyms:
devoted Collocations, ardent, avid, zealous, passionate Collocations, fervent, tireless, resolute, eager Collocations, vehement, diligent Collocations, zestful, keen Collocations (UK), keen on (UK), keen about (UK), crazy about, wild about, mad about, tenacious, hot on, enthused, steadfast Collocations, yearning Collocations, longing Collocations, desiring, partial Collocations, assiduous, impassioned, voracious, intent Collocations, burning Collocations, spirited, rapturous
Antonyms:
unenthusiastic, unwilling Collocations, opposed, apathetic, indifferent, reluctant Collocations, unexcited


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