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
💡 Concept
in a way that shows intense and eager enjoyment, interest, or approval
🎵 Rhyme
Cheer enthusiastically as it works fantastically!
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🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/ɪnˌθuːziˈæstɪkli/
🇬🇧 UK/ɪnˌθjuːziˈæstɪkli/
🌳Etymology
Prefixen--
Rootthusi
Suffix--astically
🎵Rhyme
drasticallyfantasticallystatistically
drastically
fantastically
statistically
🔗Collocations
enthusiastically support
enthusiastically participate
enthusiastically applaud
enthusiastically welcome
enthusiastically embrace
enthusiastically recommend
📝Examples
😄 Fun example
“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.”
😄 Fun example
“She enthusiastically joined the dance even though she had two left feet.”
“The crowd enthusiastically cheered for their favorite team.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
eagerlypassionatelyzealouslyexcitedlyvigorously
Antonyms
reluctantlyhalfheartedlyunenthusiastically
Related
enthusiasticenthusiasmenthusiastenergetically
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