excitedly

adverb

Definition of excitedlynext
as in eagerly

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Recent Examples of excitedly 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 Her toddler has excitedly embraced the spirit, learning the players and chants. — Julianna Mejia july 11, Kansas City Star, 11 July 2026 In the comments on Devo’s Instagram post, fans excitedly discussed the new drop. — Molly Burford, Southern Living, 10 July 2026 My high-octane mutt was leaping around the patio table and barking excitedly while my neighbors huddled together over their steaks. — Deborah Mower, The Conversation, 2 July 2026 Dogs tug excitedly at their leashes as children lead them through the rolling hills. — Patricia Huon, Christian Science Monitor, 30 June 2026 For now, Canada can excitedly prepare for their first-ever last-16 tie, having already made history at this World Cup. — Laurie Whitwell, New York Times, 28 June 2026 Windsor-Smith also cuts this dialogue into smaller pieces, sometimes causing dialogue to overlap other dialogue, as if the speakers are excitedly talking over one another. — Literary Hub, 22 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for excitedly
  1. eagerly
  2. avidly
  3. enthusiastically
  4. impatiently
  5. keenly
Adverb
  • 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, Literary Hub, 13 July 2026
Definition of eagerly
Adverb
  • 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
  • Yet years spent avidly collecting the pieces naturally left a mark in his approach.
    — Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 6 Feb. 2026
Definition of avidly
Adverb
  • Nolan is certainly correct about young audiences enthusiastically showing up at theaters to support fresh voices and original ideas.
    — James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 13 July 2026
  • Emil Nusbaum's association representing salvage yard operators enthusiastically supported it.
    — Camila Domonoske, NPR, 13 July 2026
Definition of enthusiastically
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
  • Users should also be keenly aware at some potentially hazardous crossings at major intersections, especially at Kendall Drive and the exit ramp for State Road 878.
    — Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 16 July 2026
  • But as Marshall and other advocates pointed out, administration officials seem keenly aware of this fact, which may be why the Education Department is keeping some staff, including Rogers, at the Education Department.
    — Jonaki Mehta, NPR, 9 July 2026
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