enthuse
gb/ɪnθˈuz/ us/ɪnθˈuz/
C1
Anglais
Sens
0 sens
Verbe
C1
action
1
talk excitedly about something
to talk about something in a very excited, positive way
Schéma d’usage :
enthuse (about/over) [something]; enthuse to [someone] about [something]
Erreur fréquente :
Don’t use it to mean just 'think' or 'say'; it suggests strong positive excitement.
Synonymes
rave (More informal; often stronger praise.)
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gush (Suggests excessive or emotional enthusiasm.)
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wax lyrical (More literary; suggests elaborate praise.)
Antonymes
complain (Expresses negative feelings instead of praise.)
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criticize (Focuses on faults rather than excitement.)
Collocations
enthuse about the project
|enthuse about the plans
|enthuse over the results
|enthuse over the new design
|enthuse about the benefits
|enthuse to reporters
|enthuse to friends
|enthuse about a book
|enthuse about a new restaurant
|enthuse about the future
Thèmes
communication
|emotions
|opinions
Exemples
- She enthused about the course and told everyone to sign up.
- The chef enthused over the fresh ingredients at the market.
- He enthused to reporters about the team’s progress.
Exemples pédagogiques
- He enthused about his new job.
- They enthused over the concert.
Verbe
C1
action
2
make someone feel enthusiastic
to make someone excited and interested
Schéma d’usage :
[something] enthuses [someone]; enthuse [someone] about [something]
Erreur fréquente :
This transitive use is less common than 'enthuse about/over' and can sound awkward in some styles; 'excite' or 'inspire' is often safer.
Synonymes
excite (More common and neutral.)
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inspire (Often implies deeper motivation or purpose.)
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energize (Emphasizes increased energy rather than interest.)
Antonymes
bore (Makes someone lose interest instead of gaining it.)
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discourage (Reduces motivation or confidence.)
Collocations
enthuse the audience
|enthuse the team
|enthuse supporters
|enthuse voters
|enthuse students
|enthuse staff
|enthuse customers
|enthuse people about the idea
Thèmes
emotions
|motivation
|work
Exemples
- The speaker’s confidence enthused the audience.
- It takes more than flashy graphics to enthuse users.
- The new policy failed to enthuse staff.
Exemples pédagogiques
- The coach enthused the players.
Verbe
C1
action
3
show strong enthusiasm
to act and sound very excited
Schéma d’usage :
enthuse (at/in/over) [something]; enthuse
Erreur fréquente :
In real usage, speakers often add 'about' or 'over' to say what they are excited about.
Synonymes
exclaim (Focuses on a sudden emotional remark, not ongoing excitement.)
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bubble over (More idiomatic; emphasizes overflowing excitement.)
Antonymes
shrug (Shows indifference instead of enthusiasm.)
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stay quiet (Does not express excitement at all.)
Collocations
enthuse loudly
|enthuse warmly
|enthuse endlessly
|enthuse in interviews
|enthuse during the presentation
Thèmes
emotions
|communication
Exemples
- He enthused for a few minutes, then moved on to practical details.
- The guide enthused as the group approached the viewpoint.
- She listened politely while he enthused.
Exemples pédagogiques
- She enthused when she heard the news.
Grammaire
Forme canonique
enthuse
API
GB/ɪnθˈuz/
US/ɪnθˈuz/
Syllabes et accentuation
en - thuse (2 syllabes)
Stress on 2nd syllable (thuse)
Formes du mot
Verb
- Base: enthuse
- 3rd Person Singular: enthuses
- Present Participle: enthusing
- Past: enthused
Famille de mots
Forms
enthuses
verb
enthusing
verb
enthused
verb
Core family
Related words
enthusiast
noun B2
Negative and opposite forms
unenthusiastic
adjective C1
unenthusiastically
adverb
Advanced or less common
overenthusiastic
adjective
Expressions
be enthused about
1/bˈi ɪnθˈuzd əbˈaʊt/
fixed phrase
feel excited about something
to feel excited and interested in something
Exemples
- I’m really enthused about the new role.
- Investors were not enthused about the latest results.
- She seems enthused about the idea of moving.
be enthused by
1/bˈi ɪnθˈuzd bˈaɪ/
fixed phrase
feel excited because of something
to feel excited because of something
Exemples
- The class was enthused by the hands-on experiments.
- She wasn’t enthused by the first episode, but she kept watching.
- They were enthused by the response from customers.
get enthused
1/ɡˈɛt ɪnθˈuzd/
fixed phrase
informal
become excited and interested
to start feeling excited about something
Exemples
- It took a while, but I got enthused about the idea.
- Once the demo started, the whole room got enthused.
- She couldn’t really get enthused about the plan.