enthusiastic
gb/ɪnθˌuziˈæstɪk/ us/ɪnθˌuziˈæstɪk/
B1
英語
~ 5200
語義
0件の語義
adjective
B1
property
1
very interested and excited
Feeling or showing great interest and excitement about something.
用法パターン：
[someone] is enthusiastic about [something]
よくある間違い：
Learners often use the wrong preposition and say *enthusiastic for* or *enthusiastic on* instead of *enthusiastic about*. Also, some learners say *very enthusiasm* instead of *a lot of enthusiasm* or *very enthusiastic* when they want an adjective.
類義語
excited (Suggests strong emotional energy; can be more temporary or about a specific event.)
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eager (Focuses on wanting something very much, not always as emotionally expressive.)
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passionate (Stronger and deeper feeling, often about long-term interests or beliefs.)
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keen (Common in British English; slightly milder and more neutral in tone.)
対義語
uninterested (Shows a lack of interest or curiosity, the opposite of strong interest.)
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indifferent (Suggests not caring either way, with no emotional reaction.)
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unenthusiastic (Direct opposite; clearly lacking excitement or positive feeling.)
コロケーション
enthusiastic about
|enthusiastic response
|enthusiastic supporter
|enthusiastic reception
|wildly enthusiastic
|genuinely enthusiastic
テーマ
emotions
|communication
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
例文
- The students were surprisingly enthusiastic about the new science project.
- She gave an enthusiastic yes when they offered her the job.
- The book received an enthusiastic review in the newspaper.
- His enthusiastic attitude made the training session more enjoyable for everyone.
- The crowd gave the performers an enthusiastic round of applause.
学習者向け例文
- The children are very enthusiastic about the trip.
- He is enthusiastic about learning English.
- My boss was enthusiastic about my idea.
- They were not very enthusiastic about the plan.
- She sounded enthusiastic when she talked about her new job.
adjective
B1
property
2
very willing and keen to act
Very ready and happy to do something or join an activity.
用法パターン：
[someone] is enthusiastic to [verb]
よくある間違い：
Learners sometimes say *enthusiastic for do something* instead of *enthusiastic to do something*. Use *to + verb*, for example: *She is enthusiastic to learn*, not *enthusiastic for learn*.
類義語
motivated (Focuses on having a strong reason or drive to act, not always emotional excitement.)
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willing (Implies readiness to do something, but can be less energetic than enthusiastic.)
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keen (Common in British English to mean 'very ready and wanting to do something'.)
対義語
reluctant (Describes someone who does not really want to do something or is slow to agree.)
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unwilling (Stronger refusal or lack of desire to do something.)
コロケーション
enthusiastic to learn
|enthusiastic to help
|enthusiastic to get started
|enthusiastic to join
|enthusiastic to participate
テーマ
emotions
|work
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
例文
- The volunteers were enthusiastic to begin cleaning the beach.
- She is enthusiastic to take on more responsibility at work.
- New employees are often enthusiastic to prove themselves.
- He seemed enthusiastic to meet the rest of the team.
- The kids were enthusiastic to try the new game.
学習者向け例文
- The students are enthusiastic to start the project.
- I am enthusiastic to learn more English.
- She is enthusiastic to help her friends.
- They are enthusiastic to join the club.
- He is enthusiastic to try new food.
文法
辞書形
enthusiastic
IPA
GB/ɪnθˌuziˈæstɪk/
US/ɪnθˌuziˈæstɪk/
音節・強勢
en - thu - si - ast - ic （5音節）
Stress on 4th syllable (ast)
活用形
Adjective
- Base: enthusiastic
関連語
Core family
enthusiasm
noun B1
enthusiastically
adverb B2
Related words
enthusiast
noun B2
Negative and opposite forms
unenthusiastic
adjective C1
unenthusiastically
adverb
Advanced or less common
enthuse
verb C1
overenthusiastic
adjective
表現
enthusiastic about
1/ɪnθˌuziˈæstɪk əbˈaʊt/
fixed phrase
very interested or excited about
Very interested in something and happy or excited when you think about it.
例文
- She is really enthusiastic about her new business.
- They were not very enthusiastic about the idea at first.
- The teacher is enthusiastic about using technology in the classroom.
enthusiastic supporter
1/ɪnθˌuziˈæstɪk səpˈɔɹtɚ/
fixed phrase
person who strongly supports
Someone who supports a person, team, or idea very strongly and with a lot of energy.
例文
- He has always been an enthusiastic supporter of local charities.
- The politician has many enthusiastic supporters in the city.
- She became an enthusiastic supporter of the project after the first meeting.
less than enthusiastic
1/lˈɛs ðən ɪnθˌuziˈæstɪk/
fixed phrase
not very interested or keen
Not very interested or excited; only a little positive, or even quite negative.
例文
- The staff were less than enthusiastic about the new schedule.
- His parents were less than enthusiastic when he told them his plan.
- The proposal received a less than enthusiastic response from the board.