enthusiastically

Definition of enthusiasticallynext
as in excitedly
in an enthusiastic manner sportswriters have praised this new pitching find so enthusiastically you'd think he's going to pitch nothing but no-hitters

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Recent Examples of enthusiastically The service The staff at The Fifteen Keys is warm, welcoming, and enthusiastically helpful. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026 The crowd, which had reacted enthusiastically as the president talked about other policies, was far more muted during the data centers remark. — Seung Min Kim, Fortune, 4 Oct. 2026 Her sister, Duch, was celebrating just as enthusiastically — but without the alcohol. — Erik Kirschbaum, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2026 Roslin enthusiastically suggested, prompting a smile from Harry. — Stacy Lambe, PEOPLE, 23 Sep. 2026 The speech was greeted enthusiastically by the National Theatre audience. — Greg Evans, Deadline, 19 Sep. 2026 The crowd responded enthusiastically to the proposal, and many of the president’s supporters expressed delight at the prospect of receiving $5,000. — Washington Examiner Staff, The Washington Examiner, 10 Sep. 2026 Kucharczyk’s and Chanen’s partners enthusiastically support their wife’s endeavors, regularly appearing in videos, often in humorous or self-deprecating scenarios. — Carly Thomas, HollywoodReporter, 8 Sep. 2026 Several female jurors nodded enthusiastically as the judge read them the instructions. — Rebekah Riess, CNN Money, 4 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for enthusiastically
Adverb
  • Gonzalo also grows vanilla, and Christiansen talks excitedly about the tiny melipona bee involved in its propagation and the lengths the farm goes to protect its ecosystem from pesticides.
    — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 19 Sep. 2026
  • In another photo from the big game, Blue Ivy could be seen excitedly showing off her dance moves on the field.
    — Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 15 Sep. 2026
Adverb
  • As the early show ended, attendees filtered out of the church as guests waiting in line eagerly anticipated their turn in the nave.
    — Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 1 Oct. 2026
  • Pham’s growing following of customers, who have eagerly preordered one of the limited number of ducks, are set to begin arriving to collect their dinners in the next hour.
    — Heather Platt, Los Angeles Times, 29 Sep. 2026
Adverb
  • His mid-20th century style reflects both the European zeitgeist and his own exuberantly analytic big-picture sensibility.
    — Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 16 Sep. 2026
  • At times, his psychological explanations may seem almost too orderly for a woman who lived so exuberantly in disorder.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 27 Aug. 2026

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“Enthusiastically.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enthusiastically. Accessed 10 Oct. 2026.

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