as in excited
showing urgent desire or interest
you don't seem that enthused about the idea
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as in raved
to make an exaggerated display of affection or enthusiasm
the neighbors invited us over just so we could enthuse over their new car
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Recent Examples of enthused
Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 22 Dec. 2025
Kelce was all for that, but his brother Travis was less enthused.
—Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 17 Dec. 2025
Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 26 Nov. 2025
Friday, however, investors were enthused by remarks from New York Fed President John Williams, who suggested a chance for a December interest rate cut.
—Natasha Abellard, CNBC, 21 Nov. 2025
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Adjective
To be sure, gay men have embraced the show in large and enthused numbers.
—Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 22 Dec. 2025
Kelce was all for that, but his brother Travis was less enthused.
—Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 17 Dec. 2025
Verb
Local analysts have enthused that Kokuho’s success proves the enduring appeal of prestige storytelling on the big screen and the power of distinctly Japanese material among domestic audiences.
—Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 26 Nov. 2025
Friday, however, investors were enthused by remarks from New York Fed President John Williams, who suggested a chance for a December interest rate cut.
—Natasha Abellard, CNBC, 21 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for enthused
Adjective
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So, there are all sorts of fun details and influences here and everybody at Eintracht Frankfurt sounds incredibly excited about where the appointment may lead.—
Sebastian Stafford-Bloor,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio — during the halftime show, to a family excited to witness their son play in one of the biggest games of his career, here's a quick breakdown of those moments.—
Noe Padilla,
USA Today,
9 Feb. 2026
Verb
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In September, when the tour was first announced, Snider raved about reuniting with fellow bandmates French, Ojeda, Rusell Pzütto and Joe Franco.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
7 Feb. 2026
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Several times, Mazzulla has raved about Simons’ mindset and defensive commitment.—
Jay King,
New York Times,
3 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The evening Regal crowd was more enthusiastic than BAM’s afternoon set.—
Rachel Handler,
Vulture,
13 Feb. 2026
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If this sounds like the future, the El Paso incident is a reminder that the future has paperwork to contend with and that not everyone is enthusiastic.—
Deni Ellis Béchard,
Scientific American,
13 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Keong says these pillow protectors slide easily over her puffiest pillows, wash up well at the laundromat, and help prevent her new pillows from getting too drooled-on to be presentable for overnight guests.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
23 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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One of the best mountain towns in California, Mammoth Lakes draws both avid skiers and those who’ve never strapped into a ski boot.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Feb. 2026
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Research suggests that avid sports bettors are at risk of depleting their household savings, declaring bankruptcy, and even committing intimate-partner violence.—
Jacob Stern,
The Atlantic,
5 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Swift gushed in a pre-recorded video message.—
Emma Banks,
InStyle,
6 Feb. 2026
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The couple gushed about their relationship during the interview.—
Stephen Sorace,
FOXNews.com,
4 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Thousands of fans huddled against the cold during one election rally in Tokyo last week, all eager for a glimpse of Takaichi.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
10 Feb. 2026
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This is one of the Tex-Mex restaurants that has welcomed celebrities eager to try traditional Texas dishes.—
Imelda García,
Dallas Morning News,
10 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Dunst doesn’t get fussed about that sort of thing.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
27 Nov. 2025
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Others might tell you that hosting an awards show is a thankless gig, but Bargatze doesn’t seem fussed.—
Lacey Rose,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Enthused.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enthused. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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