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 Still, scientists had been eagerly awaiting details about how much that twice-a-year spinal shot really helped. — Lauran Neergaard, Los Angeles Times, 14 July 2026 Laura stepped right into her body, felt a small resistance and then the give as the rival slithered, eagerly, into the air. — Literary Hub, 13 July 2026 In Mantzaris’ class, students eagerly debate Odysseus’ encounters with monsters and other adventures. — ABC News, 13 July 2026 While some players eagerly await the respite of the All-Star break, Mitchell is still playing at full speed. — Sabreena Merchant, New York Times, 13 July 2026 Grand Theft Auto 6 fans eagerly await a third trailer ahead of its November 19, 2026 release on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. — Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026 If Spam isn’t your thing — how dare you — locals just as eagerly devour katsubi (a chicken katsu musubi), egg musubi or even, yes, hot dog musubi. — USA Today, 10 July 2026 Fans are eagerly anticipating the third season of The Ark following season 2’s thrilling cliffhanger finale, where the crew of Ark One discovered a habitable, human-friendly planet. — Paul Brett, Space.com, 10 July 2026 Our Cuban-American population and large number of residents from the Soviet Union have lived the horrors of communism and socialism, which today’s Democrat party is more eagerly embracing each week. — Scott Singer, Sun Sentinel, 9 July 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for eagerly

Adverb

Nick excitedly waits for him at the train station, and takes him to meet his new friends.

— Barry Levitt, Time, 17 July 2026
After England’s Anthony Gordon scored a goal in the 54th minute of their semifinal match against Lionel Messi and Argentina, David, 51, was seen excitedly cheering from his suite at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Wednesday, July 15.

— Natasha Dye, PEOPLE, 15 July 2026

Definition of excitedly

Adverb

Asia’s governments are actively de-risking from the USD, with central banks aggressively expanding their gold reserves.

— Angelica Ang, Fortune, 15 July 2026
Payments will only begin after the new nuclear plant is completely built and actively delivering electricity to the power grid.

— Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 15 July 2026

Definition of actively

Adverb

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
Helen wept quietly, believing her world had come to an end, while Alice, always comfortable with attention, cried more lustily.

— Charlotte Brooks, Big Think, 13 Mar. 2026

Definition of lustily

Adverb

But more recently, they have been enthusiastically adopted by the longevity community.

— Jesse Pines, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
Mamdani enthusiastically supported an earlier, more costly version of the bill on the campaign trail, but has since changed his tune in office.

— Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 16 July 2026

Definition of enthusiastically

Adverb

As a whole, Indonesians—men and women, young and old—cherish children, and welcome them heartily.

— Kathryn Romeyn, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 June 2026
This flowering vine takes a season or two to get started, but grows quickly and heartily thereafter, McEnerney says.

— Ann Hinga Klein, Martha Stewart, 11 June 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

Definition of impatiently

Adverb

Screenwriters Jared Bush and Dana Ledoux Miller briskly sketch in the legend that hovers like a stormcloud waiting to descend over life in the lush coconut groves and on the golden beaches.

— David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 8 July 2026
The 2025 ceremony honoring Conan O’Brien built toward an ambitious finale; this one moved briskly, with less spectacle and little sentimentality.

— Andy Hoglund, Entertainment Weekly, 29 June 2026