Emotions / B1

in-thyooz-ee-AST-ik/ɪnˌθjuːziˈæstɪk/

Enthusiastic means showing a lot of excitement and interest: enthusiastic about; an enthusiastic volunteer. Enthusiasm is the noun (already in the dictionary). Keen and eager are close. Do not be enthusiastic in an essay without a reason. Governors enthusiastic about extra tutoring.

Meaning

Showing a lot of excitement and interest.

Examples

• “Governors were enthusiastic about the extra tutoring hours.”
• “An enthusiastic reference still needs examples, not only adjectives.”

Good to know

enthusiastic about / support. Noun: enthusiasm. Close: keen / eager. Give a reason in speaking tests. References: enthusiastic but evidenced.

Near in meaning

keen

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