Alive excitement

Enthusiastic

Also known as ardent, zealous

Strength 3 of 4

Wholeheartedly taken with an idea, activity or cause and ready to throw yourself into it, with energy that wants to be shared and passed on.

In the body

  • Animated hands while talking
  • A wide, open face
  • Words tumbling out
  • Energy that lasts rather than spikes

Needs behind it

When these needs are met

MeaningSelf-expressionPurposeCollaboration

Softer and stronger

  1. Eager
  2. Motivated
  3. Enthusiastic
  4. Excited
  5. Exhilarated
  6. Thrilled

Often confused with

Excited

Excited is a stirred-up buzz about an event; enthusiastic is a lasting, wholehearted keenness for an activity, idea or cause.

Passionate

Enthusiastic is wholehearted keenness that is light and easy to share; passionate runs deeper and hotter, a devotion that shapes what you do.