enthuse

Definition

To show enthusiasm.

Etymology

First attested from 1827. Back-formation from enthusiasm, from Ancient Greek ἔνθεος (éntheos, “possessed by a god”), from ἐν (en, “in”) + θεός (theós, “god”)

Example Sentences

• "a splendid performance, and I was enthusing over it"
• "The novelty of the film enthused the audience."
• "One of the museum's greatest strengths is its focus on educating and enthusing children from an early age, and it's something that Mullins is especially proud of."

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