enthusiastic Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. adjective having or showing great excitement and interest
    • enthusiastic crowds filled the streets
    • an enthusiastic response
    • was enthusiastic about taking ballet lessons

WordNet

En*thu`si*as"tic, En*thu`si*as"tic*al adjective (Also<
  • Enthusiastic
  • Enthusiastical
)
Etymology
Gr. .
Definitions
  1. Filled with enthusiasm; characterized by enthusiasm; zealous; as, an enthusiastic lover of art. "Enthusiastical raptures." Calamy. -- En*thu`si*as"tic*al*ly, adv.
    A young man . . . of a visionary and enthusiastic character. W. Irving.
En*thu`si*as"tic noun
Definitions
  1. An enthusiast; a zealot. Obs.

Webster 1913