excitedly

adverb

Definition of excitedlynext
as in eagerly

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Recent Examples of excitedly My younger cousin wound up skating at his house a few times and excitedly asked if we were related to him. — Hua Hsu, New Yorker, 5 Sep. 2026 Just weeks before her death, Parton was still talking excitedly about being there herself. — Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 26 Aug. 2026 The cast excitedly looked around the room, clearly expecting Minogue herself to join them. — Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 31 July 2026 On @costcohotfinds’ post, fans excitedly discussed the new drop. — Molly Burford, Southern Living, 29 July 2026 The crowd lustily makes known its approval, clapping and cheering and spilling out of the park and through the woods comparing favorite tracks and excitedly talking about the set. — Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 28 July 2026 In a newly viral clip posted on Thursday (July 23), Perry and the actresses excitedly shared that new episodes for Season 4 are in the works. — Malik Davis, VIBE.com, 24 July 2026 Nick excitedly waits for him at the train station, and takes him to meet his new friends. — Barry Levitt, Time, 17 July 2026 Her toddler has excitedly embraced the spirit, learning the players and chants. — Julianna Mejia july 11, Kansas City Star, 11 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for excitedly
  1. eagerly
  2. avidly
  3. enthusiastically
  4. impatiently
  5. keenly
Adverb
  • But others have eagerly welcomed the organization to the state.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 5 Sep. 2026
  • Meanwhile, Klima is most eagerly awaiting MPO's work to map elements and minerals in the planet's surface.
    — Meghan Bartels, Space.com, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of eagerly
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
  • On the recording, Martinez enthusiastically endorsed the plan, telling the other three that Raman had complained about the possibility of a redrawn district.
    — Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Several female jurors nodded enthusiastically as the judge read them the instructions.
    — Rebekah Riess, CNN Money, 4 Sep. 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
  • The team is keenly aware that in the modern market, trust is not bought but earned, and Vita Bella strives to achieve this every step of the way.
    — William Jones, Sacbee.com, 2 Sep. 2026
  • The milestone hit especially keenly for Jamie Lynn Spears, having nearly lost her eldest daughter, Maddie, to an ATV accident 10 years ago.
    — Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of keenly

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