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enthusiastically

adverb

Simple meaning

With great excitement, energy, or interest.

Pronunciation

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ihnthoozeeastihklee

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ɪnθuziˈæstɪkli

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Definition

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adverb

  1. In a lavish or enthusiastic manner

Word at a Glance

Difficulty
C1 · Advanced
Frequency
Uncommon

Word Aura™

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Aura for this meaning

This meaning: In a lavish or enthusiastic manner

Used this way, enthusiastically 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
Gentle
How common
Moderately common
Connotation
Keen and enthusiastic
Usage feel
Warm and expressive

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  • “They discussed the question enthusiastically.”adverb

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enthusiastically receivedenthusiastically supportedenthusiastically adopted

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Word Family

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Word family

Words built from the same root.

  • enthusiasticadjectiveDerived adjective

    Having or showing great excitement and interest.

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Antonyms

Sense: in a lavish or enthusiastic manner

unenthusiasticallyRare

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