enthusiastic
ent·hu·sias·tic
adjective
1.
having or showing great excitement and interest
- “enthusiastic crowds filled the streets”
- “an enthusiastic response”
- “was enthusiastic about taking ballet lessons”
Origin
From Ancient Greek ἐνθουσιαστικός (enthousiastikós), from either ἐνθουσιασμός (enthousiasmós) or ἐνθουσιάζω (enthousiázō) + -τικός (-tikós).
Phrases
- champ at the bit
- faunch at the bit
- fit to burst
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See also
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