adjective
enthusiastic
in-thoo-zee-AS-tik/ɪnˌθuːziˈæstɪk/
Showing strong excitement or interest in something.
The listener is enthusiastic as she applauds the guitarist.
Etymology
Greek enthousiastikos described divine inspiration, and English first applied the adjective to possession by a deity. Its emotional intensity later became the central idea, yielding the modern sense of being intensely eager or excited.
In context
We have no interest in supporting this." So MIT administration has no interest. Caltech is enthusiastic.
More examples
- They gave an enthusiastic response.
- Her enthusiastic support encouraged the volunteers.
- He remained enthusiastic about the project.
Forms
enthusiastic
enthusiasm noun — Strong excitement or interest.