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The students were enthused about building a model volcano.
What does Enthused mean?
Enthused means interested, excited, and pleased about something.
Dictionary definition
Interested, excited, and pleased about something.
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What does enthused mean?
Enthused means interested, excited, and pleased about something.
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MeaningEnthused means interested, excited, and pleased about something.
ExampleExample: The students were enthused about building a model volcano.
Word breakdown
2 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- en · thoozd
- Strongest beat
- thoozd
- Ending
- thoozd
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on thoozd.
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Synonyms
Words like Enthused
excitedUse when someone feels happy and interested.
Antonyms
Opposite words
boredUse when someone feels uninterested.
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Word family
Enthused word family
Base word
enthuse
noun
enthusiasm
Excited interest in something.
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Look for clues that show interest and excitement.
Common mix-up
Enthused is a real word, but enthusiastic is more common in everyday writing.
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