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 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 Investors eagerly await answers that might be revealed when the company reports earnings this week. — Michael Khouw, CNBC, 28 Sep. 2026 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 Residents at Green Meadows Rehabilitation and Nursing Center eagerly await her colorful deliveries. — Wakisha Bailey, CBS News, 21 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
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
  • Sorkin briskly paints a portrait of a company with an uncongenial working environment and little transparency.
    — David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 7 Oct. 2026
  • Stir briskly for 10 to 15 seconds, strain into a coupe or cocktail glass and garnish with an orange peel.
    — Jason O'Bryan, Robb Report, 3 Oct. 2026
Definition of briskly

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