antusias

Antusias is a term used in Indonesian and Malay to describe a high level of interest, eagerness, or zeal toward a person, activity, or idea. It denotes a positive willingness to engage, participate, or support something, often manifested through active involvement, energy, and commitment. In everyday language, antusias can describe both feelings and outward behavior, such as showing strong curiosity, ready participation in events, or a proactive attitude.

Etymology and variation: antusias is a loanword derived from the English word enthusiasm, passing into Indonesian and Malay through historical contact and language borrowing. The related noun antusiasme (and the adjective antusias) are used in more formal or standard contexts, while antusias itself appears in colloquial speech as a concise expression of enthusiasm.

Usage and examples: A speaker might say, “Dia menunjukkan antusias yang besar terhadap proyek itu.” or “Keantusiasannya terhadap seni rupa semakin meningkat.” In writing, antusiasme is often preferred for formal discussions of motivation, while antusias may appear in casual dialogue or headlines.

See also: semangat, minat, motivasi, keterlibatan, antusiasme.

Note: While antusias conveys a similar idea to enthusiasm, antusiasme is the more common formal noun in standard Indonesian and Malay. The choice between them depends on register and emphasis.