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 Unfortunately for fans who had been eagerly hoping to see Skarsgård’s wicker member up close and personal in the film, they might be slightly disappointed. — Carly Thomas, HollywoodReporter, 23 Oct. 2026 Comcast chairman and Co-CEO Brian Roberts said staffers are eagerly anticipating the forthcoming split of NBCUniversal from the company’s broadband, pay-TV and wireless division. — Dade Hayes, Deadline, 22 Oct. 2026 This disaster scenario failed to win over moviegoers, who had been eagerly awaiting Cruise’s return to a nonfranchise film—his first since American Made in 2017. — Lou Gomis, Vanity Fair, 14 Oct. 2026 On the day of the scavenger hunt, the team hides its creations around town, while ravenous worm-hunters eagerly await their first hint of where a ceramic worm decorated to look like a pickle, or a crayon, or a rainbow dinosaur, can be found. — Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 12 Oct. 2026 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 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

Recent Examples of Synonyms for eagerly

Adverb

The performance ended with an excited full-force hug and both women jumping up and down excitedly as all four coaches gave them props.

— Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 13 Oct. 2026
During one middle school mariachi practice, an instructor encourages a girl to come out of her shell and yell excitedly.

— Jessica Hill, Los Angeles Times, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of excitedly

Adverb

The United States has put up its own military effort to secure Gulf waterways focused on escorting vessels through Omani waters and actively defending commercial shippers from daily Iranian attacks.

— Dana Stroul, Foreign Affairs, 28 Oct. 2026
Instead of planting for curb appeal alone, homeowners are layering in rustling grasses, fragrant herbs, water features and wildlife habitats so the space actively regulates mood and stress.

— Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 28 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

Quite a few of those seeds were planted by Uncle Tim, my mom’s younger brother, who would enthusiastically play almost any game with his nieces and nephews … and never pulled any punches.

— Sean McGowan, New York Times, 23 Oct. 2026
The Bad Girls Club alum instantly and enthusiastically approved and gave North props.

— Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 23 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

Definition of heartily

Adverb

There were starkly arranged a cappella vocals, wistful singer-songwriter tunes for briskly contemplating the boy from last night, and a dance-floor track once intended for Madonna.

— Jack Denton, Vulture, 22 Oct. 2026
At the offices, Karp steered me briskly past open-plan tables and upholstered nooks, past signage announcing corporate fun.

— Molly Fischer, New Yorker, 12 Oct. 2026