enthuse

as in to drool
to make an exaggerated display of affection or enthusiasm the neighbors invited us over just so we could enthuse over their new car

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Recent Examples of enthuse It was rumored that Ali was not enthused by the direction the project was taking, and sought to bring in other writers and directors. Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 19 Apr. 2025 He and Dabo were enthused at the surprise gift and shared a photo opp wearing it on social media after the set. Armon Sadler, VIBE.com, 17 Mar. 2025 Grant enthused about the event. Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 10 Mar. 2025 Our barbecue editor Robert Moss has named Southern Soul among his favorites, and our readers are equally enthused about the place. Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 4 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for enthuse
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Verb
  • There’s nothing wrong with ogling a juicy rack of ribs or drooling over a hunk of brisket slowly smoking over hot coals.
    Katie Rife, EW.com, 11 May 2025
  • In the painting Meaningless, 2003, for example, the words meaningless, senseless, and irrelevant eventually give way to blather, blabber, babble, then to drivel and drool, and, finally, to blah-blah-blah.
    Jeffrey Weiss, Artforum, 1 May 2025
Verb
  • My whole family raved about its sweet-tart flavor and creamy texture.
    Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 26 May 2025
  • Our experts always rave about these products too much.
    Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 26 May 2025
Verb
  • The star of this lush haven of healing is the 3,000-year-old geothermal crater gushing mineral rich water at an idyllic temperature of 37.5°C.
    Elycia Rubin, HollywoodReporter, 21 May 2025
  • That same day, Gifford gushed over her friendship with Kotb during an interview with PEOPLE.
    Staff Author, People.com, 15 May 2025
Verb
  • Throughout the footage, Leah, from Fort Worth, Texas, can be seen fussing Lunch Box and fawning over her sweet foster pup.
    Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 May 2025
  • The baby occasionally fussed, and Khalil turned around and smiled at his wife and son.
    Chloe Atkins, NBC news, 23 May 2025

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“Enthuse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enthuse. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.

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