Enthusiastic meaning in English

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Definition

enthusiastic: excited, spirited, looking forward to something adjective
enthusiastic is generally followed by the preposition "about":
I am enthusiastic about our new project in Siberia; I am so excited!
an (opera) enthusiast: an (opera) fan, lover, devotee noun

UK: My boss was very enthusiastic about my decision to leave the company.
US: Chris is a sports enthusiast - she loves anything with balls.

Examples

  • "Emcee : Good evening camel enthusiasts!"
  • "Everybody seemed enthusiastic about this new idea."
  • "Art enthusiasts are reported to be very enthusiastic about the upcoming show."
  • "Jean was far more enthusiastic than any of the others."
  • "Authorities suspect the balloon was commandeered by a passenger, eccentric fragrance enthusiast Bruno Delavigne at approximately 11:30 pm."
  • "It all happened yesterday, when aroma enthusiasts from all over the world gathered in Los Angeles to celebrate the 32nd annual Funky Fragrance Festival (the FFF)."
  • "Steve : Miss Bümbüm seemed rather enthusiastic about working with Delavigne."
  • "Philip Cheeter in sales, who seemed very enthusiastic, and many other persons as well."
  • "Hello Current Events Enthusiasts!"
  • "PS: The one shareholder who decided to defect is Bobby Ray McDonald, a 74-year old retired army lieutenant and gun enthusiast from Jericho, Texas."
  • "According to unnamed sources, the hot air balloon was commandeered by eccentric fragrance enthusiast Bruno Delavigne at approximately 11:30 pm."
  • "Art enthusiasts are reported to be very enthusiastic about the upcoming show."
Exercise 1
Now select the TRUE statements, there may be more than one correct choice!
Now select the TRUE statements, there may be more than one correct choice!
This is a true statement. Susie says, "How about I fly down to LA, and we can begin our negotiations?": an offer to meet Steve in person in order to negotiate with him. Susie needs to check her schedule, but she will probably meet Steve "next Tuesday". LA is short for Los Angeles, the "City of Angels"!
This is a true statement. Susie says, "We are hoping to shoot our first commercial starring Ivana in March".
This statement is false. Steve doesn't mention anything about Ivana's accommodation requirements or expectations. However, he does say, "Ivana doesn't even get out of bed for less than 50,000 dollars an appearance". This is an amusing way of saying that Ivana is usually paid $50,000 per job. "Accommodation" is a synonym of "lodgement" and describes hotels, apartments and houses.
if you are "not willing to (work with someone)", you "object" or "don't want to" (work with someone). This is not the case here: according to Steve, "Miss Bümbüm seemed rather enthusiastic about working with Delavigne". "Enthusiastic means "excited", therefore, 'Ivan is willing to work with Delavigne".

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