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Meaning of ENTHUSIASTIC

Pronunciation:  en`thoozee'astik

WordNet Dictionary
 
 Definition: [adj]  having or showing great excitement and interest; "enthusiastic crowds filled the streets"; "an enthusiastic response"; "was enthusiastic about taking ballet lessons"
 
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 Synonyms: ardent, avid, crazy, eager, evangelical, evangelistic, glowing, great, gung ho, overenthusiastic, warm, zealous
 
 Antonyms: unenthusiastic
 
 See Also: passionate, spirited

 

 

Webster's 1913 Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
  1. \En*thu`si*as"tic\, Enthusiastical
    
  2. \En*thu`si*as"tic\, n.
    An enthusiast; a zealot. [Obs.]
    
 
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