Synonyms for enthusiastic
ɛnˌθu ziˈæs tɪken·thu·si·as·tic

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1. enthusiasticadjective

   Synonyms:
   excited

2. enthusiasticadjective

   With zealous fervor; excited, motivated

   Synonyms:
   excited

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1. enthusiastic

   One is eager who impatiently desires to accomplish some end; one is earnest with a desire that is less impatient, but more deep, resolute, and constant; one is anxious with a desire that foresees rather the pain of disappointment than the delight of attainment. One is eager for the gratification of any appetite or passion; he is earnest in conviction, purpose, or character. Eager usually refers to some specific and immediate satisfaction, earnest to something permanent and enduring; the patriotic soldier is earnest in his devotion to his country, eager for a decisive battle.

   Synonyms:
   animated, anxious, ardent, burning, desirous, eager, earnest, fervent, glowing, hot, impatient, impetuous, importunate, intense, intent, keen, longing, vehement, yearning, zealous

   Antonyms:
   apathetic, calm, careless, cold, cool, dispassionate, frigid, heedless, indifferent, negligent, phlegmatic, purposeless, regardless, stolid, stony, stupid, unconcerned, uninterested, unmindful, unmoved

   Preposition:
   Eager for (more rarely after) favor, honor, etc.; eager in pursuit.

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1. enthusiasticadjective

   having or showing great excitement and interest

   "enthusiastic crowds filled the streets"; "an enthusiastic response"; "was enthusiastic about taking ballet lessons"

   Antonyms:
   cold, unenthusiastic, halfhearted, half-hearted, tepid, lukewarm

Editors ContributionRate these synonyms:1.5 / 2 votes

1. ebullient

   enthusiastic, animated

   Submitted by acronimous on January 11, 2018  

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1. enthusiasticadjective

   Synonyms:
   fanatical, bigoted

2. enthusiasticadjective

   Synonyms:
   visionary, extravagant

3. enthusiasticadjective

   Synonyms:
   ardent, earnest, vehement, zealous, fervent, fervid, burning, flaming, glowing, passionate, impassioned

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1. enthusiasticadjective

   Synonyms:
   eager, zealous, fanatical, fervent, impassioned

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1. List of paraphrases for "enthusiastic":

   excited, keen, warm, eager, warmly, passionate, ardent, ebullient, glowing, wholehearted, heart-warming

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1. Urban Meyer:

   I'm ready to coach the Jacksonville Jaguars, jacksonville has an enthusiastic fan base, and the fans deserve a winning team. With upcoming opportunities in the NFL Draft, and strong support from ownership, Jacksonville Jaguars are well-positioned to become competitive.

2. Susan Cartsonis:

   The female audience is a very enthusiastic, underserved audience. We go to see movies with our girlfriends, men and children and we want to tell everyone we know about it.

3. Ed Clark:

   This has been textbook run. There's tremendous interest. The market is obviously enthusiastic about it.

4. Timothy Hodgson:

   We are offering a private equity-style diligence and a private equity-style format in a public vehicle, institutional investors are very enthusiastic about the opportunity. It's a very compelling value proposition.

5. Joseph Dunford:

   I won't share the details, but my sense is that the Russians are as enthusiastic as we are to de-conflict operations and ensure that we can continue to take the campaign to ISIS and ensure the safety of our personnel.