eagerly

adverb

Definition of eagerlynext
1
as in excitedly

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2
as in actively

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Recent Examples of eagerly Basner recalled eagerly wanting to meet Zeller, having been a fan of his work both on stage and screen for years. — Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 26 Sep. 2026 Buyers eagerly accept these as proof of a successful transition. — Thanh Pham, Forbes.com, 25 Sep. 2026 Firms have invested eagerly in AI, but the returns have been difficult to quantify. — Harvard Business Review, 23 Sep. 2026 Color us among those now eagerly awaiting the film’s release. — Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 23 Sep. 2026 The emcee invites the UGT cast onstage to start the magic show Luann has been eagerly anticipating. — Ile-Ife Okantah, Vulture, 21 Sep. 2026 Residents at Green Meadows Rehabilitation and Nursing Center eagerly await her colorful deliveries. — Wakisha Bailey, CBS News, 21 Sep. 2026 Royal fans are eagerly awaiting details about the princess’s wedding, which could happen in Monte Carlo, Rome, or another glamorous destination. — Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 20 Sep. 2026 Indeed, a new generation of talk show talent is already creating quality shows on YouTube and TikTok, and late night veterans are eagerly joining them. — Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 17 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for eagerly
  1. excitedly
  2. actively
  3. avidly
  4. lustily
  5. enthusiastically
  6. heartily
  7. impatiently
  8. briskly
Adverb
  • Gonzalo also grows vanilla, and Christiansen talks excitedly about the tiny melipona bee involved in its propagation and the lengths the farm goes to protect its ecosystem from pesticides.
    — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 19 Sep. 2026
  • In another photo from the big game, Blue Ivy could be seen excitedly showing off her dance moves on the field.
    — Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of excitedly
Adverb
  • Similarly, the interplay enacted in the exhibition between Jafa’s and Prince’s work forces us as visitors to actively participate in a practice of juxtapositional thinking ourselves, producing a momentum that is at once menacing and enlivening.
    — Tina M. Campt, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2026
  • To Truby’s point, college was the most familiar path (56%) and the one families most expected (42%), while only 9% of teens were actively considering the trades.
    — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of actively
Adverb
  • Americans fighting overseas followed the trial avidly on the radio.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2026
  • The couple were deeply involved in literary circles, collected books avidly, read voraciously as well as penning various works.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 13 May 2026
Definition of avidly
Adverb
  • Its 90-minute set was lustily accompanied by Dudamel and his band.
    — Classical Music Critic, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Tom Cruise sat elbow to elbow with David Beckham; UCLA and Los Angeles Lakers star Kareem Abdul Jabbar got a rousing ovation and Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart was lustily booed.
    — Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 13 June 2026
Definition of lustily
Adverb
  • So far, the shows have been enthusiastically received by fans, though Larson says he’s been advised by friends who’ve been in this position to manage expectations.
    — Mikael Wood, Los Angeles Times, 24 Sep. 2026
  • Roslin enthusiastically suggested, prompting a smile from Harry.
    — Stacy Lambe, PEOPLE, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of enthusiastically
Adverb
  • And when Kiffin's image appeared live on a big screen for an interview on ESPN, the first-year LSU coach was booed heartily.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 19 Sep. 2026
  • Beltrán had the most vocal supporters on Sunday, though fans from his native Puerto Rico seemed to cheer more heartily than those from Kansas City, New York or his other teams.
    — Tyler Kepner, New York Times, 26 July 2026
Definition of heartily
Adverb
  • Leo Your ego clashes with others, often pushing you to prove a point impatiently and restlessly.
    — Lisa Stardust, Vogue, 22 Sep. 2026
  • The taller daughter has earbuds plugged into her ears, impatiently tapping her lace-up boots.
    — Joseph Trinidad, Longreads, 16 June 2026
Definition of impatiently
Adverb
  • Walk briskly, march in place, pedal a stationary bike or perform low-impact jumping jacks.
    — Dana Santas, CNN Money, 24 Sep. 2026
  • The animal was far from sprinting, instead taking a relaxed stroll at a speed surprisingly comparable to a human walking briskly to catch a bus.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of briskly

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