Enthusiastic

Pronunciation: /ɪnˌθuziˈæstɪk/

Definitions of enthusiastic

adjective a descriptive word that modifies a noun or pronoun, expressing the quality or state of being enthusiastic

Example Sentences

A1 She is very enthusiastic about learning English.

A2 The children were enthusiastic about going to the zoo.

B1 He is always enthusiastic about trying new activities.

B2 The team was enthusiastic about the upcoming project.

C1 Her enthusiastic attitude towards her work is contagious.

C2 The audience was enthusiastic about the performance, giving a standing ovation.

Examples of enthusiastic in a Sentence

formal She was an enthusiastic participant in the research project, always eager to contribute new ideas.

informal I could tell he was really enthusiastic about the concert because he wouldn't stop talking about it.

slang The crowd was super pumped and enthusiastic during the game, cheering loudly for their team.

figurative Her enthusiasm was like a spark, igniting passion in everyone around her.

Grammatical Forms of enthusiastic

• past tense: enthused
• plural: enthusiastics
• comparative: more enthusiastic
• superlative: most enthusiastic
• present tense: enthusiastic
• future tense: will be enthusiastic
• perfect tense: have been enthusiastic
• continuous tense: is being enthusiastic
• singular: enthusiastic
• positive degree: enthusiastic
• infinitive: to be enthusiastic
• gerund: enthusiastically
• participle: enthusiastic

Origin and Evolution of enthusiastic

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'enthusiastic' originated from the Greek word 'enthousiastikos', which comes from 'enthousiasmos' meaning possessed by a god, inspired.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe divine inspiration or possession, the word 'enthusiastic' evolved over time to refer to intense excitement or passion for a particular subject or activity.