Definition: marked by active interest and enthusiasm
Usage: an avid sports fan
Similar words: enthusiastic
Definition: having or showing great excitement and interest
Usage: enthusiastic crowds filled the streets; an enthusiastic response; was enthusiastic about taking ballet lessons
Synonyms: greedy, esurient, avid, devouring
Definition: (often followed by `for') ardently or excessively desirous
Usage: avid for adventure; an avid ambition to succeed; fierce devouring affection; the esurient eyes of an avid curiosity; greedy for fame
Similar words: desirous, wishful
Definition: having or expressing desire for something
Usage: desirous of high office; desirous of finding a quick solution to the problem