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Italian

entusiasta

/entuˈzjasta/adjectiveB1
Extended vocabulary · Vocabulary rank 5,501

Meaning

enthusiastic

  • showing strong excitement and interest
  • very positive and eager about something

In a sentence

Sono entusiasta del nuovo lavoro.

I am enthusiastic about the new job.

Sei entusiasta di partire domani?

Are you excited to leave tomorrow?

Luca non è entusiasta dell'idea.

Luca is not enthusiastic about the idea.

Word forms (4)
WordWord forms
entusiastamasculine · singular
entusiastafeminine · singular
entusiastimasculine · plural
entusiastefeminine · plural

Usage notes

  • Invariable in singular: ragazzo entusiasta, ragazza entusiasta.
  • Often followed by di or per: entusiasta del progetto, entusiasta per la notizia.
  • Plural is entusiasti / entusiaste.

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