Greek · Emotions & Feelings
ενθουσιασμένος
enthousiasménos
Excited
Intermediateadjective
Definition
Feeling very happy and enthusiastic; the word enthusiasm is Greek.
Example
Είμαι ενθουσιασμένος με το ταξίδι στην Ελλάδα.
I am excited about the trip to Greece.
Etymology
'Ενθουσιασμένος' (enthousiasménos) is derived from the noun 'ενθουσιασμός' (enthousiasmós), which can be traced back to the Greek 'εν' (en), meaning 'in', and 'θεός' (theós), meaning 'god', implying 'having a divine presence'. This reflects a state of excitement or zeal.
How & Where It’s Used
'Ενθουσιασμένος' is frequently used in both spoken and written forms of Greek, across various social contexts, to convey positive excitement or enthusiasm, from informal to formal settings.