enthusiastic

Everyday

1. Enthusiastic means very interested, excited and keen about something. tree →
2. Showing lots of energy and happiness when doing something. tree →

In the lessons

Used in school reports («an enthusiastic learner»), sport and stories about feelings. Phrases: «enthusiastic about», «an enthusiastic welcome», «enthusiastic crowd». It tells the reader someone really likes or wants something.

Examples

• The class was enthusiastic about the trip to the zoo. tree →
• She is an enthusiastic reader. tree →
• The crowd gave an enthusiastic cheer. tree →
• My dog is very enthusiastic when I come home. tree →
• He wasn't very enthusiastic about tidying his room. tree →
• The coach praised the enthusiastic team. tree →

Note

«An enthusiastic» (vowel sound). Pattern: enthusiastic about something. Noun: enthusiasm; adverb: enthusiastically. Spelling: en-thu-si-as-tic. Informal synonyms: keen (UK), pumped, stoked (Australia/NZ slang).