enthusiastic
adjective
en·thu·si·as·tic
in-ˌthü-zē-ˈa-stik 
en-,
also -ˌthyü-
: filled with or marked by enthusiasm
enthusiastic supporters
an enthusiastic recommendation
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Examples of enthusiastic in a Sentence
They were enthusiastic supporters of the president.
I'm not wildly enthusiastic about your latest idea.
She received an enthusiastic welcome.
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Wright recalled Mathison was even enthusiastic about tackling that scene at the time.
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Jennah Pendleton, Sacramento Bee, 7 Feb. 2025
Some of the comedian's followers were enthusiastic about his video.
—Kristan Hawkins, Newsweek, 6 Feb. 2025
Wright recalled Mathison was even enthusiastic about tackling that scene at the time.
—Rachel Raposas, People.com, 5 Feb. 2025
For his part, Trump has not sounded particularly enthusiastic about starting a new conflict with Iran.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, 4 Feb. 2025
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enthusiastic
adjective
en·thu·si·as·tic
in-ˌth(y)ü-zē-ˈas-tik
: filled with or marked by enthusiasm
an enthusiastic welcome
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