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
Dana Afana, Freep.com, 26 July 2025
The Who previously announced that Scott Devours, the drummer from Daltrey’s solo band, will join the group for their upcoming farewell tour, a trek that Townshend himself doesn’t seem overly enthused about.
—Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 22 June 2025
Miami Herald, 28 Aug. 2025
Back then, the designer enthused backstage about his relationship with her, revealing for example how he and Stone — also an artist — exchange sketches and drawings on a regular basis.
—Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 25 Aug. 2025
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Adjective
Residents in the Mies van der Rohe Cooperatives said they were enthused after a Wayne County Circuit Court judge ruled that the company would be barred from working on their property through the fall.
—Dana Afana, Freep.com, 26 July 2025
The Who previously announced that Scott Devours, the drummer from Daltrey’s solo band, will join the group for their upcoming farewell tour, a trek that Townshend himself doesn’t seem overly enthused about.
—Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 22 June 2025
Verb
While the players were certainly enthused, Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel appeared more focus on the upcoming NFL season, which begins next Sunday against the Colts in Indianapolis.
—Miami Herald, 28 Aug. 2025
Back then, the designer enthused backstage about his relationship with her, revealing for example how he and Stone — also an artist — exchange sketches and drawings on a regular basis.
—Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 25 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for enthused
Adjective
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Jennifer Affleck, one of the stars from The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives, entered rehearsals excited to be paired with Jan Ravnik and to tap into her Latin roots.—
Joelle Goldstein,
PEOPLE,
17 Sep. 2025
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When people are excited, there’s bound to be energy and urgency.—
Dahvi Shira,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
Verb
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One Amazon shopper raved about the bag’s thoughtful design that’s large enough to fit even full-size containers.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Sep. 2025
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The panel raved about the ‘Gold Dust Twins,’ rookies Fred Lynn and Jim Rice, both absent from the event.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
12 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The opposition leader maintains close ties with Secretary of State Marco Rubio, one of the most enthusiastic proponents in the Cabinet of this particular naval buildup.—
Gisela Salim-Peyer,
The Atlantic,
12 Sep. 2025
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In the same piece from Heyman, Phillies president of baseball operations David Dombrowski gave an even more enthusiastic quote about a potential Schwarber reunion.—
Jackson Roberts,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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In high school, Kirk became an avid listener of conservative talk radio host Rush Limbaugh, per NBC News.—
Jordana Comiter,
PEOPLE,
11 Sep. 2025
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These restaurants and dives, located in live music and entertainment across the Front Range, were recommended by friends and readers of The Denver Post, as well as avid concertgoers.—
Miguel Otárola,
Denver Post,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Kirk reached up with his right hand as blood gushed from the left side of his neck.—
Eric Tucker,
Twin Cities,
12 Sep. 2025
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For Valentine’s Day 2020, the couple donned matching pajamas covered with Bagel’s face, and the two gushed to PEOPLE about loving their little family.—
Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
10 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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These water signs are adaptable and eager team players, so help siblings dress up as a school of fish or as a peppy cheer squad that will bring everyone’s feelings up.—
Ella Cerón,
Parents,
16 Sep. 2025
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As always, Fonda was eager to gush about Redford’s looks, charm and shared interests.—
Martha Ross,
Mercury News,
16 Sep. 2025
Verb
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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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The woman explained in a post on Mumsnet that her fiancé isn’t fussed about having a big wedding as he’s been married before.—
Latoya Gayle,
People.com,
17 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Research in attachment theory tells us that people with anxious attachment tendencies often monitor signs of availability and care in their partners.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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While all of his children enjoy supporting him at his fights, María is the one who gets the most anxious, according to Canelo.—
Nasha Smith,
PEOPLE,
13 Sep. 2025
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“Enthused.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enthused. Accessed 19 Sep. 2025.
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