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adverb B2 Upper-Intermediate Uncommon

enthusiastically

Enthusiastically (adverb) means in an eager, excited way. Example: “The fans cheered enthusiastically as the band took the stage.”

adverb
1
In an eager, excited way.
"The fans cheered enthusiastically as the band took the stage."

How to Use Enthusiastically

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In plain EnglishDoing something with a lot of visible excitement and eagerness.

Word Forms

more enthusiastically comparative, most enthusiastically superlative

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does “enthusiastically” mean?

The word “enthusiastically” means in an eager, excited way. In plain terms, doing something with a lot of visible excitement and eagerness.

How do you use “enthusiastically” in a sentence?

Here is “enthusiastically” used in a sentence: “The fans cheered enthusiastically as the band took the stage.”

What is the opposite of “enthusiastically”?

The opposite of “enthusiastically” — its antonyms — is unenthusiastically.

What part of speech is “enthusiastically”?

“Enthusiastically” is an adverb.

Is “enthusiastically” a common word?

“Enthusiastically” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the B2 level.

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