enthusiastic

Definition

With zealous fervor; excited, motivated.

Etymology

From Ancient Greek ἐνθουσιαστικός (enthousiastikós), from either ἐνθουσιασμός (enthousiasmós) or ἐνθουσιάζω (enthousiázō) + -τικός (-tikós).

Example Sentences

• "an enthusiastic lover of art"
• "a young man […] of a visionary and enthusiastic character"

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