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Agog vs Enthusiastic - What's the difference?

agog | enthusiastic |

As adjectives the difference between agog and enthusiastic

is that agog is in eager desire, eager, astir while enthusiastic is with zealous fervor; excited, motivated.

As an adverb agog

is in a state of high anticipation, excitement, or interest.

agog

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • In eager desire, eager, astir.
  • (chiefly, of eyes) Wide open.
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    • Synonyms

    * all agog, all a-gog

    Adverb

    (en adverb)
  • In a state of high anticipation, excitement, or interest.

    • enthusiastic

    English

    (enthusiasm)

    Alternative forms

    * (l) (obsolete)

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • With zealous fervor; excited, motivated.
    • A young man of a visionary and enthusiastic character. — W. Irving.
    an enthusiastic lover of art

    Derived terms

    * (l)

    Related terms

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