B2adjective 2K

Enthusiastic

🇬🇧 UK /["/ɪnˌθjuːziˈæstɪk/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ɪnˌθuːziˈæstɪk/"]/

Meaning of Enthusiastic

feeling or showing a lot of excitement and interest about somebody/something

In simple words: showing a lot of excitement and interest

Enthusiastic in a sentence

• She was enthusiastic about the new project and shared her ideas with the team.
• His enthusiastic response to the invitation made everyone feel welcome.
• They were enthusiastic supporters of the local sports team, attending every game.
• The teacher was enthusiastic when explaining the topic, making it easier for the students to understand.
• An enthusiastic crowd gathered to watch the concert, eager to see their favorite band perform.

How to use Enthusiastic

Use 'enthusiastic' to describe someone's strong positive feelings about something. Appropriate in both casual and formal contexts, but avoid it in overly serious discussions.

Grammar pattern

enthusiastic + about + noun

Memory hint

Think of 'enthusiastic' as 'enthusi-astic' for an exciting boost of energy!

Related words

Collocations with Enthusiastic

• be
• feel
• look
• extremely
• fairly
• very
• about
• in

Synonyms for Enthusiastic

• eager
• excited
• zealous
• passionate
• ardent

Opposites of Enthusiastic

• apathetic
• indifferent
• disinterested

Common mistakes with Enthusiastic

• Confused with 'enthusiasm' (the noun form) and 'enthusiastic' (the adjective form)
• Using it in a negative context, where it doesn't fit
• Incorrectly pluralizing it, e.g., 'enthusiastics'

Frequently asked questions about Enthusiastic

What does Enthusiastic mean?

showing a lot of excitement and interest

What is the definition of Enthusiastic?

feeling or showing a lot of excitement and interest about somebody/something

How do you use Enthusiastic in a sentence?

She was enthusiastic about the new project and shared her ideas with the team.

Can you give another example of Enthusiastic?

His enthusiastic response to the invitation made everyone feel welcome.

What are synonyms for Enthusiastic?

Common alternatives include eager, excited, zealous, passionate, ardent.

What is the opposite of Enthusiastic?

Opposite meanings include apathetic, indifferent, disinterested.

What words go with Enthusiastic?

It commonly pairs with be, feel, look, extremely, fairly, very, about, in.

What are common mistakes when using Enthusiastic?

Confused with 'enthusiasm' (the noun form) and 'enthusiastic' (the adjective form) Using it in a negative context, where it doesn't fit Incorrectly pluralizing it, e.g., 'enthusiastics'

How do you pronounce Enthusiastic?

US: /["/ɪnˌθuːziˈæstɪk/"]/, UK: /["/ɪnˌθjuːziˈæstɪk/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Enthusiastic?

Use 'enthusiastic' to describe someone's strong positive feelings about something. Appropriate in both casual and formal contexts, but avoid it in overly serious discussions.

What CEFR level is Enthusiastic?

"Enthusiastic" is at B2 level on the CEFR scale.