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Enthused vs. Enthusiastic
Enthused
Examples:
The crowd enthused wildly at the band's surprise encore.She enthused about the new art exhibit for hours.His speech left everyone enthused and eager to act.
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Enthusiastic
/ɪnˌθjuːziˈæstɪk/Examples:
He was so enthusiastic!Neely was enthusiastic.The Inspector's voice was not very enthusiastic.
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Ways to tell them apart:
- Both enthused and enthusiastic refer to showing excitement, but their usage differs slightly.
- Enthusiastic is commonly used to describe a persons characteristic or ongoing state, like She is enthusiastic about her new job.'
- Enthused is often used to describe a reaction or sudden burst of excitement, like He enthused about the concert.
- Remember that enthused is closer to an action or a reaction, while enthusiastic describes a trait or a stable attitude.
- Also note that enthusiastic is generally preferred in formal writing over enthused, which some consider informal.
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