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- Dictionaryea·ger·ly/ˈēɡərlē/
adverb
- 1. used to emphasize a strong desire to do or have something: "original illustrations are eagerly sought by collectors"
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1. : marked by enthusiastic or impatient desire or interest. 2. archaic : sharp. b. obsolete : sour. eagerly adverb. eagerness noun. Synonyms. agog. antsy. anxious. ardent. athirst. avid. crazy. desirous. enthused. enthusiastic.
adverb. uk / ˈiː.ɡə.li / us / ˈiː.ɡɚ.li / Add to word list. B2. in a way that shows that you want to do or have something very much, especially something interesting or enjoyable: When the opportunity to form a new theatre with those artists presented itself, I accepted it eagerly.
If you do something eagerly, you do it with much excitement and enthusiasm. When it's your turn to hit the piñata at a party, you might grab the bat eagerly because you can't wait to take a swing.
Eagerly definition: in a way that shows keen interest or fervent, often impatient desire or feeling. See examples of EAGERLY used in a sentence.
Synonyms for EAGERLY: excitedly, avidly, enthusiastically, impatiently, keenly, exuberantly, warmly, madly; Antonyms of EAGERLY: indifferently, perfunctorily, apathetically, reluctantly, disinterestedly, impassively, hesitantly, unwillingly
adverb. /ˈiːɡəli/ /ˈiːɡərli/ in a way that shows great interest and excitement about something that is going to happen or about something that you want to do. the band’s eagerly awaited new album. They eagerly accepted my offer of hospitality. Take your English to the next level.
Define eagerly. eagerly synonyms, eagerly pronunciation, eagerly translation, English dictionary definition of eagerly. adj. ea·ger·er , ea·ger·est 1. Having or showing keen interest, intense desire, or impatient expectancy.
1. (postpositive; often foll by to or for) impatiently desirous (of); anxious or avid (for) he was eager to see her departure. 2. characterized by or feeling expectancy or great desire. an eager look. 3. archaic. tart or biting; sharp. Collins English Dictionary.
Meaning & use. Pronunciation. Forms. Frequency. Compounds & derived words. Factsheet. What does the adverb eagerly mean? There are four meanings listed in OED's entry for the adverb eagerly, three of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. See meaning & use. How common is the adverb eagerly?
The rally had been eagerly attended, was sporadically enthusiastic, and left almost no impression once it was over. From The Daily Beast I entered the metal gates to an open courtyard full of inmates eagerly waiting for their own visitors.
