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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    excited thrilled delighted enthusiastic eager passionate ardent fervent zealous excitedly passionately fervently wholeheartedly enthusiastically energetically vigorously dynamically lively animated inspired motivated invigorated exhilarated ecstatic elated euphoric thrilled captivated fascinated intrigued absorbed engrossed enthralled spellbound charmed beguiled enamored smitten infatuated enamored.

    Meaning of Enthused

    The primary meaning of the word "enthused" is to feel or show great enthusiasm or excitement.

    Definitions

    • Feeling or showing great enthusiasm or excitement, typically about a particular activity, subject, or person.
    • Filled with or inspired by a strong feeling of enthusiasm or excitement.

    Etymology of Enthused

    The word "enthused" originates from the verb "enthusiasm", which comes from the Greek word "enthousiasmos", meaning "inspiration" or "ecstasy", derived from "enthousiazein", meaning "to be inspired by a god".
    Historically, the term "enthusiasm" was used to describe a state of divine inspiration or possession, but over time, its meaning evolved to encompass a broader range of emotions, including excitement, eagerness, and passion.

    Example Uses

    • The crowd was enthused by the rock band's energetic performance.
    • She was enthused about the new job opportunity and couldn't wait to start.
    • The team was enthused by their victory in the championship game.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    unenthusiastic apathetic indifferent uninterested dispassionate lukewarm halfhearted unmotivated uninspired unexcited bored disenchanted disillusioned disappointed depressed gloomy pessimistic skeptical cynical lethargic sluggish inert passive.

    Related Nouns

    enthusiasm excitement passion eagerness zeal fervor ardor passion inspiration motivation energy dynamism excitement thrill exhilaration ecstasy euphoria fascination captivation infatuation enchantment charm allure attraction.

    Related Verbs

    inspire motivate energize exhilarate thrill captivate fascinate intrigue absorb engross enthrall spellbind charm beguile enamor smite infatuate enchant attract draw appeal.

    Related Adjectives

    enthusiastic excited thrilled delighted eager passionate ardent fervent zealous dynamic energetic lively animated inspired motivated invigorated exhilarated ecstatic elated euphoric fascinated captivated intrigued absorbed engrossed enthralled spellbound charmed beguiled enamored.