EAGERLY Synonyms: 102 Similar and Opposite Words

eagerly

adverb

Definition of eagerly

as in excitedly

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as in actively

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Recent Examples of eagerly The result was an instant cult object—rare, hard to acquire, and eagerly collected. — Robb Report, 9 Oct. 2026 The Falcons’ star tight end stretched his right arm high above his head as his feet eagerly bounced off the Caesars Superdome turf. — Daniel Flick, AJC.com, 9 Oct. 2026 As commuters eagerly await the end of the sub-grade infrastructure construction in downtown, ACHD reminds drivers to keep their cool. — Rachel Roberts, Idaho Statesman, 8 Oct. 2026 Charlie’s testosterone-cream, crack, and vodka meltdown was ratings gold, and everyone eagerly cashed in on it. — Chuck Lorre, Vanity Fair, 7 Oct. 2026 McGhee also eagerly pointed out that non-tribal casinos pay hefty state taxes that fund education and health care. — Marshall Cohen, CNN Money, 7 Oct. 2026 With all of its properties, the hotel group prides itself on its AAA 5 Diamond ratings, and Bishop’s Lodge is eagerly poised to be New Mexico’s first with the designation. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026 As the early show ended, attendees filtered out of the church as guests waiting in line eagerly anticipated their turn in the nave. — Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 1 Oct. 2026 Pham’s growing following of customers, who have eagerly preordered one of the limited number of ducks, are set to begin arriving to collect their dinners in the next hour. — Heather Platt, Los Angeles Times, 29 Sep. 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

One camp of the ultra-rich cohort is actively exiting the country and slamming the tax policies as bad for business, while a whole other group is publicly demanding that they be taxed more.

— Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 7 Oct. 2026
Bakhrani has been actively building community through frequent collaborations, Pakistan Day block parties, and a rotating menu of inventive, nostalgic takes on Pakistani flavor.

— Maryam Jillani, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of actively

Adverb

Red Wings forward Dylan Larkin didn’t play due to injury and was still lustily booed in Detroit’s season opener following his trade request over the summer.

— Matt Piper, New York Times, 3 Oct. 2026
Its 90-minute set was lustily accompanied by Dudamel and his band.

— Classical Music Critic, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of lustily

Adverb

The service The staff at The Fifteen Keys is warm, welcoming, and enthusiastically helpful.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
The crowd, which had reacted enthusiastically as the president talked about other policies, was far more muted during the data centers remark.

— Seung Min Kim, Fortune, 4 Oct. 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