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Meaning of eagerly
done or felt with strong enthusiasm and interest
Etymology of eagerly
The word "eagerly" comes from the Old English word "eager", which is derived from "ege" meaning "fear" or "anxiety", and the suffix "-ly" which forms an adverb
Historically, the word "eagerly" has been used to describe a range of emotions, from anxiety and fear to enthusiasm and excitement
Synonyms
anxiously
enthusiastically
impatiently
excitedly
keenly
intently
fervently
passionately
ardently
zealously
diligently
assiduously
sedulously
industriously
busily
actively
vigorously
dynamically
energetically
warmly
cordially
hospitably
kindly
generously
liberally
willingly
gladly
readily
quickly
promptly
swiftly
hastily
speedily
rapidly
expeditiously
efficiently
effectively
zealously
devotedly
dedicatedly
committedly
sincerely
genuinely
wholeheartedly
heartily
earnestly
seriously
solemnly
gravely
somberly
Definitions
- Done or felt with strong enthusiasm and interest
- * Showing or feeling great excitement or anticipation
Usage Examples
- The crowd waited eagerly for the concert to start
- * She listened eagerly to the news, hoping to hear about the new job opportunities
- * The children watched eagerly as the fireworks exploded in the night sky
Antonyms
lazily
apathetically
indifferently
unenthusiastically
halfheartedly
reluctantly
unwillingly
grudgingly
resentfully
sullenly
morosely
gloomily
somberly
gravely
seriously
solemnly
lethargically
sluggishly
slowly
laboriously
painstakingly
tediously
monotonously
dullly
lifelessly
inertly
passively
neutrally
detachedly
disinterestedly
dispassionately