enthusiastic
Translation
enthusiastic, keen, eager
Examples
She was very enthusiastic about the idea.
She was very enthusiastic about the idea.
They gave him an enthusiastic welcome.
They gave him an enthusiastic welcome.
Grammar Patterns
((about sth.)) feeling or showing a lot of excitement and interest about (sth.) I'm not very enthusiastic about going shopping.
Similar Words
Synonyms: keen, eager, passionate; Antonyms: apathetic, indifferent
Etymology
From Greek 'enthousiastikos'. See 'enthusiasm'. The suffix '-ic' makes it an adjective.
Memory Tips
This adjective describes someone or something that is full of enthusiasm.