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en·thu·si·as·tic

enthusiastic

 
 
pronunciation:
ihn thu zi ae stihk
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part of speech: adjective
definition: If you are enthusiastic about something, you are excited about it. If you are enthusiastic about a plan, you think it is a great idea. If you are enthusiastic about doing something, you are really interested in it and want to do it.
The new teacher was enthusiastic about teaching his very first class.Hundreds of enthusiastic fans waited in line to get into the concert.
synonyms:
wild
antonyms:
cool, lukewarm
similar words:
anxious, eager, excited, hearty, jolly, mad, warm
derivation: enthusiastically (adv.)
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