enthusiastic
adjective
Simple meaning
With zealous fervor.
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
ihnthoozeeastikSay the bold part a little louder.
IPA pronunciation (US)
ɪnθuziˈæstɪk
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
adjective
With zealous fervor; excited, motivated.
Relating to enthusiasm, or divine possession.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
- Frequency
- Moderately Common
- Typical Use
- Neutral / general English
Word Aura™
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This meaning: With zealous fervor; excited, motivated.
Used this way, enthusiastic is a reasonably familiar word with a clearly warm, approving pull. It carries warmth, so it reads as personal rather than detached.
- Emotional tone
- Positive
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Moderate
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Keen and enthusiastic
- Usage feel
- Warm and expressive
Word Aura describes common impressions, not a measurement. Tone changes with sentence, speaker, relationship and situation.
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An ardent and enthusiastic supporter of some person or activity.
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Sense: with zealous fervor
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