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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Hala Mustafa, Billboard, 14 Jan. 2025
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—Philip Elliott, TIME, 14 Jan. 2025
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Hala Mustafa, Billboard, 14 Jan. 2025
But unfortunately, the ones who did speak up with anything other than enthusiastic support from Mr. Hegseth immediately came under extremely volatile attack from everybody from President Trump down to his MAGA base.
—Philip Elliott, TIME, 14 Jan. 2025
Popular on Variety As a recording artist, Montag was an enthusiastic music aspirant whose gift for holding the camera’s gaze outstripped other pop-star job requirements.
—Daniel D'addario, Variety, 13 Jan. 2025
Trump and Republicans Meet to Discuss Proposed Tax Change
Biden Set to Leave Office Less Popular Than Trump After J6
A Flourish network chart
Changing Silicon Valley's Culture
Other big names in Silicon Valley who previously appeared less enthusiastic about Trump have now changed their tune.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 13 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for enthusiastic
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“Enthusiastic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/enthusiastic. Accessed 18 Jan. 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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