Added 8 October 2026
enthusiastic
/ɪnˌθjuːzɪˈæstɪk/ adjective
In Latin: cupiens, studiōsus, avidus Wiktionary
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With zealous fervor; excited, motivated.
an enthusiastic lover of art
- Relating to enthusiasm, or divine possession.
Origin
From Ancient Greek ἐνθουσιαστικός (enthousiastikós), from either ἐνθουσιασμός (enthousiasmós) or ἐνθουσιάζω (enthousiázō) + -τικός (-tikós).
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