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enthusiastically-built

|en-thusi-as-ti-cal-ly-built|

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/ɪnˌθuːziˈæstɪkli-bɪlt/

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/ɪnˌθjuːziˈæstɪkli-bɪlt/

energetic construction

Etymology
Etymology Information

'enthusiastically' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'enthousiasmos,' where 'en-' meant 'in' and 'theos' meant 'god.' 'Built' comes from Old English 'byldan,' meaning 'to construct.'

Historical Evolution

'enthousiasmos' transformed into the Latin word 'enthusiasmus,' and eventually became the modern English word 'enthusiasm.' 'Byldan' evolved into the Middle English 'bilden,' and eventually became 'build.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'enthousiasmos' meant 'possessed by a god,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'intense enjoyment or interest.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

constructed or created with great enthusiasm and energy.

The enthusiastically-built playground was a hit among the children.

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Last updated: 2025/04/16 05:51