EAGERLY Synonyms: 102 Similar and Opposite Words

eagerly

adverb

Definition of eagerly

as in excitedly

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Dissimilar Words

as in actively

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Recent Examples of eagerly 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 New London officials are eagerly endorsing Spinnaker Real Estate Partners’ proposal as a way to draw some of the thousands of new employees being hired by nearby Electric Boat while recapturing a stretch of attractive waterfront at the marina. — Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 16 Sep. 2026 In April, Poles felt the excitement from his scouting staff about van den Berg and eagerly traded up in Round 6 of the draft to grab him. — Dan Wiederer, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026 You may already be accustomed to changing channels frequently, since the NFL eagerly slices up its schedule across multiple networks. — Jason Cohen, PC Magazine, 8 Sep. 2026 But others have eagerly welcomed the organization to the state. — ABC News, 5 Sep. 2026 Meanwhile, Klima is most eagerly awaiting MPO's work to map elements and minerals in the planet's surface. — Meghan Bartels, Space.com, 3 Sep. 2026 Service members are expected to hit the streets of nearby Pattaya, a popular tourist destination, where locals have eagerly awaited the arrival of the warship. — Josh Feldman, NBC news, 2 Sep. 2026 That has astronomers eagerly awaiting what can be seen as the shroud over the heart of the Milky Way gets at least partially lifted. — Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 29 Aug. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for eagerly

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

Some lead actors are actively involved in the development of their shows; others are admittedly given a producer credit as a vanity title.

— Max Gao, HollywoodReporter, 16 Sep. 2026
Staged under the theme of Via Nomadis, which means the nomadic path, the showcase invited guests to actively participate in a narrative shaped by fashion, space, moving image and light.

— Denni Hu, Footwear News, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of actively

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

The speech was greeted enthusiastically by the National Theatre audience.

— Greg Evans, Deadline, 19 Sep. 2026
The crowd responded enthusiastically to the proposal, and many of the president’s supporters expressed delight at the prospect of receiving $5,000.

— Washington Examiner Staff, The Washington Examiner, 10 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

The taller daughter has earbuds plugged into her ears, impatiently tapping her lace-up boots.

— Joseph Trinidad, Longreads, 16 June 2026
As New York Knicks fans impatiently await Saturday evening, the hopes and dreams of millions have become fixed on one undeniable truth — the team is only one game away from winning an NBA championship.

— Julian Roberts-Grmela, New York Daily News, 12 June 2026