enthusiastically — in a way that shows intense and eager enjoyment, interest, or approval
Part of speech: ADVERB
Definition: in a way that shows intense and eager enjoyment, interest, or approval
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪnˌθuːziˈæstɪkli/
Example Sentences
- My dog enthusiastically greets me as if I've been gone for years, even when I just took out the trash.
- The students enthusiastically raised their hands to answer the question.
- She enthusiastically joined the dance even though she had two left feet.
enthusiastically
ADVERB[/ɪnˌθuːziˈæstɪkli/]
in a way that shows intense and eager enjoyment, interest, or approval
While the tired spectator yawned with his chin in his hand, the fan jumped up and down, enthusiastically waving a glowing lightstick.
Feeling a glowing spark of inspiration inside his heart, the young painter enthusiastically splashed bright colors across the canvas.
Inspired by the mystic stage lights and pounding on a cheap plastic drum, the young drummer played enthusiastically.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from ancient Greek, where 'entheos' (en- + theos) literally meant 'possessed by a god' or 'divinely inspired.' The term originally expressed the intense passion and fervor displayed by individuals believed to be filled with divine inspiration or god-like possession.
Breakdown
en- (in, within) + theos (god) + -asm (state, condition) + -tic (adjective-forming) + -ally (adverb-forming suffix). The sequence builds from the core concept of divine possession through grammatical modifications to create an adverbial form expressing manner.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My dog enthusiastically greets me as if I've been gone for years, even when I just took out the trash.”
“The students enthusiastically raised their hands to answer the question.”
“She enthusiastically joined the dance even though she had two left feet.”
“The crowd enthusiastically cheered for their favorite team.”
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