enthusiastically
gb/ɪnθˌuziˈæstɪkli/ us/ɪnθˌuziˈæstɪkli/
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adverb
B2
property
1
with excitement and eagerness
in an excited and eager way
Patrón de uso:
[someone] [does something] enthusiastically
Error frecuente:
Often confused with 'energetically' (physical energy) or 'optimistically' (hopeful). 'Enthusiastically' is about strong interest and excitement.
Sinónimos
eagerly (Emphasizes willingness and readiness.)
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excitedly (Highlights emotional excitement.)
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keenly (Slightly more formal; stresses strong interest.)
Antónimos
reluctantly (Shows unwillingness rather than eagerness.)
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apathetically (Shows lack of interest or feeling.)
Colocaciones
enthusiastically agree
|enthusiastically accept
|enthusiastically volunteer
|enthusiastically participate
|enthusiastically join in
|enthusiastically embrace
|enthusiastically applaud
|enthusiastically respond
|enthusiastically welcome
|enthusiastically approve
Temas
emotions
|communication
|daily_life
Ejemplos
- When the manager asked for volunteers, Maya raised her hand enthusiastically.
- The children ran enthusiastically toward the playground.
- He enthusiastically agreed to help with the project.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- She smiled enthusiastically.
- I enthusiastically said yes.
adverb
B2
property
2
with wholehearted support or approval
with strong support
Patrón de uso:
[someone] enthusiastically supports/endorses/backs [something/someone]
Error frecuente:
Do not use it to mean 'carefully' or 'seriously'; it specifically expresses strong positive feeling.
Sinónimos
wholeheartedly (Focuses on complete commitment and sincerity.)
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warmly (Often used for friendly approval; less intense.)
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strongly (More neutral; emphasizes degree, not emotion.)
Antónimos
halfheartedly (Shows weak or incomplete support.)
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begrudgingly (Shows reluctant approval with resentment.)
Colocaciones
enthusiastically support
|enthusiastically endorse
|enthusiastically back
|enthusiastically approve
|enthusiastically recommend
|enthusiastically promote
|enthusiastically adopt
|enthusiastically advocate
|enthusiastically commit to
|enthusiastically agree with
Temas
opinions
|business
|social
Ejemplos
- The committee enthusiastically endorsed the new policy.
- Her mentor enthusiastically recommended her for the role.
- Most residents enthusiastically supported the plan to renovate the park.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- We enthusiastically support this idea.
adverb
B2
property
3
in an animated, lively way
in a lively and excited way
Patrón de uso:
[someone] speaks/talks enthusiastically about [something]
Error frecuente:
With speech verbs, it describes the speaker’s tone and attitude, not just speaking loudly.
Sinónimos
animatedly (Emphasizes lively expression and movement.)
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energetically (Focuses more on energy than interest.)
Antónimos
monotonously (Describes a flat, unexcited tone.)
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listlessly (Shows low energy and little interest.)
Colocaciones
speak enthusiastically
|talk enthusiastically
|describe enthusiastically
|answer enthusiastically
|react enthusiastically
|discuss enthusiastically
|explain enthusiastically
|greet enthusiastically
|cheer enthusiastically
|chat enthusiastically
Temas
communication
|emotions
Ejemplos
- She talked enthusiastically about her new job.
- He nodded enthusiastically as the idea took shape.
- The crowd cheered enthusiastically when the band returned.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- He spoke enthusiastically about soccer.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
enthusiastically
AFI
GB/ɪnθˌuziˈæstɪkli/
US/ɪnθˌuziˈæstɪkli/
Sílabas y acento
en - thu - si - ast - ic - ally (6 sílabas)
Stress on 4th syllable (ast)
Formas de la palabra
Noun
- Base: enthusiastically
- Plural: enthusiasticallies
Familia de palabras
Forms
enthusiasticallies
noun
Core family
Related words
enthuse
verb C1
Negative and opposite forms
unenthusiastic
adjective C1
unenthusiastically
adverb
Expresiones
enthusiastically endorse
1/ɪnθˌuziˈæstɪkli ɪndˈɔɹs/
fixed phrase
business
strongly and publicly support
to support something strongly
Ejemplos
- Several medical organizations enthusiastically endorsed the new guidelines.
- The board enthusiastically endorsed the merger after reviewing the numbers.
- She enthusiastically endorsed the candidate in a televised interview.
enthusiastically received
1/ɪnθˌuziˈæstɪkli ɹɪsˈivd/
fixed phrase
formal
met with eager approval
people liked it a lot
Ejemplos
- The new feature was enthusiastically received by early users.
- Her speech was enthusiastically received by the audience.
- The proposal was enthusiastically received at the first meeting.
enthusiastically recommend
1/ɪnθˌuziˈæstɪkli ɹˌɛkəmˈɛnd/
fixed phrase
recommend with strong approval
to say something is very good
Ejemplos
- I enthusiastically recommend the museum tour—it’s excellent.
- Her friend enthusiastically recommended a small restaurant near the station.
- The reviewer enthusiastically recommended the novel to anyone who likes mysteries.