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enthusiastic
Definitions
1
adjective
Having
or
showing
intense
and
eager
enjoyment
,
interest
,
or
approval
.
She
was
enthusiastic
about
the
new
project
at
work
.
The
children
were
enthusiastic
when
they
heard
about
the
upcoming
field
trip
.
He
gave
an
enthusiastic
speech
that
inspired
the
audience
.
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Idioms & expressions
enthusiastic
about
,
showing
great
interest
or
excitement
for
something
enthusiastic
response
,
a
very
positive
and
eager
reaction
to
something
enthusiastic
support
,
strong
and
eager
backing
or
encouragement
for
someone
or
something
Word Origin
Language
Greek
Original word
enthousiastēs
Word parts
en (in) + theos (god)
Originally meant
possessed
by
a
god
Background
The
word
'
enthusiastic'
comes
from
the
Greek
word
'
enthousiastēs'
,
which
originally
meant
being
inspired
or
possessed
by
a
god
.
Over
time
,
it
evolved
to
mean
having
a
strong
excitement
or
eagerness
for
something
.
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