enthusiastic
/ɪnˌθjuːziˈæstɪk/ (bre, ipa) · /ɪnˌθuːziˈæstɪk/ (ame, ipa) · /in-ˌthü-zē-ˈa-stik en- also -ˌthyü-/ (ame, mw)
enthusiastic — adjective
- enthusiasticpositive
- more enthusiasticcomparative
- most enthusiasticsuperlative
1. Someone who is enthusiastic shows strong, lively interest in a person, activity,
Someone who is enthusiastic shows strong, lively interest in a person, activity, or idea, eagerly wanting to take part or learn more.
Leila was so enthusiastic about the school trip that she packed her bag three days early.
enthusiastic + about + noun phrase
The children gave an enthusiastic cheer when the teacher announced a day at the beach.
attributive: enthusiastic + noun
Despite the rain, the volunteers remained enthusiastic about cleaning up the park.
Dr. Okafor's enthusiastic teaching style made even difficult topics feel exciting.
Yusuf received an enthusiastic welcome from his new classmates on his first day.
- eager
Focuses on impatience or readiness to begin; 'enthusiastic' emphasizes active enjoyment and interest that lasts.
- keen
Common in British English; can be slightly less intense, suggesting strong preference rather than lively excitement.
- passionate
Stronger emotional intensity than 'enthusiastic'; implies deep personal commitment, not just active interest.
- excited
More temporary and event-driven; 'enthusiastic' can describe a stable, ongoing attitude.
- apathetic
Shows a complete lack of interest or concern — opposite of the lively engagement 'enthusiastic' describes.
- indifferent
Not caring one way or the other; milder than apathetic but still opposite to enthusiastic engagement.
文法句型
enthusiastic + about + noun/gerund
enthusiastic + noun
用法筆記
Frequently followed by 'about' + noun or gerund to indicate what sparks the enthusiasm (e.g., enthusiastic about the plan, enthusiastic about joining). Can also appear before a noun attributively (an enthusiastic supporter) or after a linking verb (the audience was enthusiastic).