1 a [+ obj] : to say (something) with enthusiasm
▪ “This dinner is wonderful!” he enthused.
b [no obj] : to show enthusiasm : to talk about something with enthusiasm — usually + over or about ▪ She enthused over/about the variety of flowers in the garden. 2 [+ obj] : to make (someone) enthusiastic
▪ His presentation failed to enthuse the committee.
▪ “This dinner is wonderful!” he enthused.
b [no obj] : to show enthusiasm : to talk about something with enthusiasm — usually + over or about ▪ She enthused over/about the variety of flowers in the garden.
▪ His presentation failed to enthuse the committee.
— enthused adjective [more enthused; most enthused]
▪ The committee members are not enthused [=enthusiastic] about the project.
▪ The committee members are not enthused [=enthusiastic] about the project.







