enthuse

Rave about something

Enthuse means to express or feel enthusiasm.

You can enthuse about a topic She enthused about her trip to Japan or enthuse someone else by exciting their interest The presentation failed to enthuse investors.

The word is a back-formation from enthusiasm, which some consider informal or improper, though it's widely used.

inspire

inspire

Stir to action

uplift · galvanize · spark · stimulate · invigorate · energize · activate · rouse · stir · awaken

express

exclaim

Speak out suddenly

  • raveEnthusiastic praise or nightlong dance
  • gushFlow out forcefully
  • rhapsodizeSpeak with extravagant enthusiasm

effuse · exult · cheer · acclaim · celebrate · praise · extol · laud · commend · applaud

energy

excitement

State of eager enthusiasm

liveliness · zest · verve · vim · vigor · pep · oomph · brio · spiritedness · buoyancy

passion

fervor

Intense emotional intensity

  • ardorIntense emotional warmth
  • zealIntense driving devotion
  • devotionDeep, loyal commitment

eagerness · keenness · avidity · intensity · fervency · dedication · commitment · earnestness · gusto · relish

Categories
Opposites
emotional energy/excitement

enthusebore

Tiresome individual or drill

dispirit · deflate · discourage · dishearten · demoralize

attitude toward subject

enthusecriticize

Judge unfavorably, vocally

disparage · pan · dismiss · denounce · trash

Phrases
Family

enthusiasm, enthusiastic, enthusiast, unenthusiastic, enthused, enthusiasts, enthusiasms, enthuses, enthusing

Familiarity
Top 200,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Abstract · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G