enthusiastic — showing intense and eager enjoyment, interest, or approval
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: showing intense and eager enjoyment, interest, or approval
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪnˌθuziˈæstɪk/
Korean meaning: 열정적인, 열렬한, 매우 흥미를 보이는
Korean pronunciation: 인**뜨**지애**스**틱
Example Sentences
- My grandmother is more enthusiastic about K-pop than I am.
- The students were enthusiastic about the field trip to the science museum.
- He gave an enthusiastic thumbs up to pizza for breakfast.
enthusiastic
ADJECTIVE//ɪnˌθuziˈæstɪk//
showing intense and eager enjoyment, interest, or approval
A fan jumps up and cheers enthusiastically at a live concert.
Stay enthusiastic and turn effort into something fantastic.
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Greek 'enthousiastikos', derived from 'enthousiazein' meaning 'to be inspired by a god', combining 'en' (in) and 'theos' (god). The word originally referred to being divinely inspired or possessed.
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📝Examples
“My grandmother is more enthusiastic about K-pop than I am.”
“The students were enthusiastic about the field trip to the science museum.”
“He gave an enthusiastic thumbs up to pizza for breakfast.”
“The coach was enthusiastic about the team's performance.”
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