enthusiastic

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An enthusiastic person shows lots of excitement and energy about something.

When we describe someone as enthusiastic, we usually mean that they love or really enjoy doing something. For example, if your friend starts talking about their new favorite TV show and can't stop smiling, you might say they're being really enthusiastic about it. This means they have a lot of passion and eagerness to share their thoughts and feelings with others.

How common is "enthusiastic"?

Word enthusiastic is considered uncommon in modern English.
It has a balanced usage among all categories: speech, fiction, newspapers and academic texts.
Definitions

adjective

  • With zealous fervor; excited, motivated.

    Example: an enthusiastic lover of art

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Real examples of "enthusiastic" in context

John Cena Reveals Peacemaker Season 2 Surprises, Reminisces on His First WWE Match (Extended)

John Cena Reveals Peacemaker Season 2 Surprises, Reminisces on His First WWE Match (Extended)

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You're always enthusiastic.

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Elijah Wood Tastes the Lava of Mount Doom While Eating Spicy Wings | Hot Ones

Elijah Wood Tastes the Lava of Mount Doom While Eating Spicy Wings | Hot Ones

Interview

And on the production side of things, I get really excited when people reference The Greasy Strangler, because that is not something that many people have seen. And it's a polarizing movie. It's a movie not for everyone. And so when people are enthusiastic and have seen the movie, I get very excited, because I think it's incredible.

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