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enthusiastically-produced

|en-thusi-as-ti-cal-ly-pro-duced|

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/ɪnˌθjuːziˈæstɪkli prəˈdjuːst/

energetically created

Etymology
Etymology Information

'enthusiastically' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'enthousiasmos,' where 'en-' meant 'in' and 'theos' meant 'god.' 'Produced' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'producere,' where 'pro-' meant 'forward' and 'ducere' meant 'to lead.'

Historical Evolution

'enthousiasmos' transformed into the French word 'enthousiasme,' and eventually became the modern English word 'enthusiasm.' 'Producere' transformed into the French word 'produire,' and eventually became the modern English word 'produce.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'enthusiastically' meant 'possessed by a god,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'with great excitement or interest.' 'Produced' has largely retained its original meaning of 'to bring forth or create.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

created or made with great enthusiasm and energy.

The enthusiastically-produced film received rave reviews.

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Last updated: 2025/04/29 20:33