as in excited
showing urgent desire or interest
you don't seem that enthused about the idea
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as in raved
to make an exaggerated display of affection or enthusiasm
the neighbors invited us over just so we could enthuse over their new car
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Recent Examples of enthused
Rob Csernyik, WIRED, 25 Jan. 2025
The problem is there’s not much to get enthused about either way.
—Nick Miller, The Athletic, 29 Dec. 2024
Jessica Winter, The New Yorker, 13 Dec. 2024
Analysts have been enthused by the company’s strong growth in ad-tier memberships, which jumped 35% in the third quarter from the previous quarter.
—Pia Singh, CNBC, 6 Dec. 2024
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Adjective
When Taylor Swift started dating Travis Kelce of the Kansas City Chiefs in September 2023, sports betting fans were less than enthused.
—Rob Csernyik, WIRED, 25 Jan. 2025
The problem is there’s not much to get enthused about either way.
—Nick Miller, The Athletic, 29 Dec. 2024
Verb
Stephen Colbert enthused, over an en-plein-air portrait of a shirtless and beaming Luigi Mangione, who was briefly America’s most wanted man, and perhaps still is.
—Jessica Winter, The New Yorker, 13 Dec. 2024
Analysts have been enthused by the company’s strong growth in ad-tier memberships, which jumped 35% in the third quarter from the previous quarter.
—Pia Singh, CNBC, 6 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for enthused
Adjective
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The prospect of an electric AMG supercar is something worth getting excited about.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
4 Mar. 2025
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Create awesome emails that make your dream customers excited to open, ready to buy.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes,
4 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The crypto space had reason to be enthusiastic following the election of President Trump, who largely embraced the sector.—
JJ Kinahan,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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At two years of age, Jiggs, a persistent and enthusiastic deer runner, was banished from the pack.—
Frank C. Hibben,
Outdoor Life,
27 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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An avid dancer and photographer, Dondé likes to incorporate his artistic passions into his bar offerings, often naming creative libations after his most beloved tunes and entertainers.—
Kristin Tablang,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
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Walt Disney and Skiing Disney was a rather avid sports fan.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
24 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Canada is also the largest foreign supplier of steel, aluminum and uranium to the U.S. and has 34 critical minerals and metals that the Pentagon is eager for and investing for national security.—
Rob Gillies,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Mar. 2025
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Businesses weren’t hiring as much, folks weren’t as eager to quit and those without jobs were staying on the sidelines for longer.—
Alicia Wallace,
CNN,
6 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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While many companies rapidly integrate AI, this data reveals a growing disconnect: employees are increasingly anxious about its impact.—
Julian Hayes II,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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But raising cash remains a challenge for some, with investors anxious about startups courting enough customers for healthy returns, Pershad said.—
Liang Lei,
CNBC,
26 Feb. 2025
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“Enthused.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enthused. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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