overenthusiastic

adjective
UK: /ˌəʊvərɪnˌθjuːziˈæstɪk/
US: /ˌoʊvərɪnˌθuːziˈæstɪk/

  1. Showing too much excitement and interest about something.

    1. He is overenthusiastic about the project.
    2. The overenthusiastic fans cheered loudly for their team's victory, disturbing other people.

  2. Describing someone who is excessively zealous or eager, often to a degree that is not appropriate or welcome.

    1. She was overenthusiastic in her welcome.
    2. The new manager's overenthusiastic approach to changes alienated some of the long-term employees.

Synonyms

zealous enthusiastic eager fervent passionate overzealous

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "overenthusiastic" in English means: Showing too much excitement and interest about something., Describing someone who is excessively zealous or eager, often to a degree that is not appropriate or welcome..

The phonetic transcription of "overenthusiastic" is /ˌəʊvərɪnˌθjuːziˈæstɪk/ in British English and /ˌoʊvərɪnˌθuːziˈæstɪk/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "overenthusiastic": zealous, enthusiastic, eager, fervent, passionate, overzealous.

Example usage of "overenthusiastic": "He is overenthusiastic about the project.". More examples on the page.