Enthusiastic
Example: She feels enthusiastic about the project
Definition
"Enthusiastic" describes a feeling of intense and eager enjoyment, interest, or approval toward something. Someone who is enthusiastic shows a lively excitement and passion, often motivating others, as in the sentence: She feels enthusiastic about the project.
Etymology
The word "enthusiastic" comes from the Greek word 'enthousiastikos,' which means inspired or possessed by a divine influence. It originally referred to being filled with a god or divine spirit, reflecting a deep passion or fervor. Over time, it evolved to mean having strong excitement or eagerness about something.
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"Enthusiastic" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (B2) - set 1", containing 112 commonly used words.
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