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overenthusiastic

en·thu·si·as·tic
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [en-thoo-zee-as-tik]
    • /ɛnˌθu ziˈæs tɪk/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [en-thoo-zee-as-tik]
    • /ɛnˌθu ziˈæs tɪk/

Definitions of overenthusiastic word

  • adjective overenthusiastic full of or characterized by enthusiasm; ardent: He seems very enthusiastic about his role in the play. 1
  • noun overenthusiastic Excessively enthusiastic. 1
  • adjective overenthusiastic zealous, overly keen 1
  • adjective overenthusiastic excessively enthusiastic 0
See all 4 definitions of overenthusiastic

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Origin of overenthusiastic

First appearance:

before 1595
One of the 38% oldest English words
From the Greek word enthousiastikós, dating back to 1595-1605. See enthusiast, -ic

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Parts of speech for Overenthusiastic

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Full grammatical hierarchy of Overenthusiastic

overenthusiastic popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 69% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

overenthusiastic usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for overenthusiastic

adjective overenthusiastic

  • overzealous — too zealous: overzealous for reform.
  • over the top — the highest or loftiest point or part of anything; apex; summit. Synonyms: zenith, acme, peak, pinnacle, vertex. Antonyms: bottom, base, foot, lowest point.
  • carried away — to take or support from one place to another; convey; transport: He carried her for a mile in his arms. This elevator cannot carry more than ten people.
  • fanatical — motivated or characterized by an extreme, uncritical enthusiasm or zeal, as in religion or politics.
  • manic — pertaining to or affected by mania.

noun overenthusiastic

  • bedlamite — a lunatic; insane person
  • fruitcake — a rich cake containing dried or candied fruit, nuts, etc.
  • nutcase — a deranged person; lunatic.
  • maniac — Mathematical Analyzer, Numerical Integrator and Computer
  • schizoid — Psychology. of or relating to a personality disorder marked by dissociation, passivity, withdrawal, inability to form warm social relationships, and indifference to praise or criticism.
All 15 Synonyms of overenthusiastic

Antonyms for overenthusiastic

adverb overenthusiastic

  • apathetically — having or showing little or no emotion: apathetic behavior.
  • coolly — moderately cold; neither warm nor cold: a rather cool evening.
  • damply — In a damp manner.
All 3 Antonyms of overenthusiastic

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