Vocabulary

Enthusiastic

English and Urdu gloss, synonyms and antonyms, and example usage from our editorial sentence cache where available.

English meaning
having or showing intense and eager enjoyment, interest, or approval.
Urdu meaning
خوشی منانا
Example sentences (from Dawn)

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  1. The fact is that the US finds itself isolated at this point, except for the enthusiastic support from Israel, which has always been keen to spread havoc in the region.
    Dawn Editorials — Exit strategy — 2026-03-18
  2. And each one of them was an enthusiastic member of the now almost-defunct INDIA alliance.
    Dawn Editorials — Rahul and Gandhi`s talisman — 2026-01-20
  3. As UK prime minister, Mr Blair was an enthusiastic supporter of America`s devastating invasion of Iraq.
    Dawn Editorials — Gaza second phase — 2026-01-18
  4. OURNALISTS and media professionals may, perhaps, have been more enthusiastic about the announcement, but the past continues to weigh heavily on the community.
    Dawn Editorials — Journalists` safety — 2025-11-17
  5. Why then is Islamabad jubilant over a $500m investment, while appearing less enthusiastic about the far larger Chinese commitments?
    Dawn Editorials — Pak-US-China triangle — 2025-09-14
Synonyms
eager, keen, avid, ardent, fervent, warm, passionate, zealous, lively, vivacious,

Antonyms
apathetic
Curator example
“he could be wildly enthusiastic about a project”

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