Avid

adj.energetic, joyfuleveryday

What it means

Showing a strong and sustained eagerness for a particular interest.

Reach for it when describing enthusiastic appetite backed by repeated engagement

An avid reader, Tomas carries two books in case he finishes one.

playful
voracious
someone consumes books, information, or experiences in great quantity
not when It is a vivid appetite metaphor, not a general word for committed interest.
everyday
eager
readiness for the next opportunity is the immediate feeling
not when Eagerness can flare for one opportunity; avid interest persists through repeated engagement.
everyday
keen
strong interest should sound concise and restrained
not when In some American contexts, keen can feel less natural or slightly old-fashioned.
warm
enthusiastic
visible excitement and positive energy deserve emphasis
not when A quiet but devoted participant may be avid without appearing enthusiastic.
warm
passionate
the interest connects to strong emotion or purpose
not when Passion is broader and more intense than an avid hobby.
formal
devoted
loyal commitment over time is the defining evidence
not when Devotion concerns faithfulness, while avid also carries appetite and eagerness.
formal
zealous
energetic dedication to a cause is genuinely intense
not when Zeal can suggest excess or intolerance when the interest is simply joyful.
literary
ardent
fervent enthusiasm suits elevated prose
not when The ornate tone is conspicuous in an ordinary resume line.

avid reader
The avid reader volunteered to organize the library's new arrivals.
avid supporter
An avid supporter, Luz attends every home match and youth fundraiser.
avid interest
His avid interest in maps began with a folded bus timetable.

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