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excitedly

adverb

Definition of excitedlynext
as in eagerly

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Recent Examples of excitedly 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 Yet, Henry was among the veterans over the past couple of weeks who spoke vaguely, yet excitedly, about the state of the Ravens offense. — Jeff Zrebiec, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026 Pattinson, for his part, could not stop running his hand through his hair and whispering excitedly to his nearby partner, Suki Waterhouse. — Chris Murphy, Vanity Fair, 6 Sep. 2026 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 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for excitedly
  1. eagerly
  2. avidly
  3. enthusiastically
  4. impatiently
  5. keenly
Adverb
  • Indeed, a new generation of talk show talent is already creating quality shows on YouTube and TikTok, and late night veterans are eagerly joining them.
    — Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 17 Sep. 2026
  • New London officials are eagerly endorsing Spinnaker Real Estate Partners’ proposal as a way to draw some of the thousands of new employees being hired by nearby Electric Boat while recapturing a stretch of attractive waterfront at the marina.
    — Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 16 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
  • The speech was greeted enthusiastically by the National Theatre audience.
    — Greg Evans, Deadline, 19 Sep. 2026
  • The crowd responded enthusiastically to the proposal, and many of the president’s supporters expressed delight at the prospect of receiving $5,000.
    — Washington Examiner Staff, The Washington Examiner, 10 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
  • What Church seems keenly aware of, though, is that while his love for the song is constant, the audience is a gift, not a guarantee.
    — Marissa R. Moss, Rolling Stone, 10 Sep. 2026
  • The bard of Idaho, where he was raised but no longer lives, Hunter is keenly aware that no one exists in a psychological vacuum.
    — Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of keenly

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