What's the difference between
and
Enter two words to compare and contrast their definitions, origins, and synonyms to better understand how those words are related.

Enthusiastic vs Contained - What's the difference?

enthusiastic | contained |

As adjectives the difference between enthusiastic and contained

is that enthusiastic is with zealous fervor; excited, motivated while contained is restricted in space.

As a verb contained is

(contain).

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

    * (l) * (l)

    contained

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Restricted in space.
    • The brush fire is now contained , if it doesn't jump the lines it will burn itself out.

    Verb

    (head)
  • (contain)
    • This box contained rat poison, now it contains a dead rat.