ardently

adverb

Definition of ardentlynext
as in earnestly

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ardently
  1. earnestly
  2. seriously
  3. thoroughly
  4. continuously
  5. vigorously
Adverb
  • The script was co-written by the director and Zack Kahn (who also came up with its story) and delivers a grab-bag of earnestly upsetting horror vignettes alongside wacky Christmas nonsense that can fall spectacularly flat.
    Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 27 Dec. 2024
  • Eye contact is the result of earnestly and actively trying to decipher the communication of the other person and ensure that your communication is received.
    Michael Chad Hoeppner, TIME, 27 Dec. 2024
Definition of earnestly
Adverb
  • The woman, who was not seriously injured, was taken to a hospital.
    The Arizona Republic, The Arizona Republic, 2 Jan. 2025
  • In 2020, a woman was sentenced to 51 years to life in state prison for a DUI crash that killed three Las Vegas teenagers and seriously injured a fourth in Huntington Beach two years earlier.
    Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 31 Dec. 2024
Definition of seriously
Adverb
  • Ordered thematically and chronologically, with historical ephemera accompanying artworks, the exhibition thoroughly articulates the narrative of a unique figure who nonetheless exemplified the aspirations and contradictions common to his time.
    Red Cameron, Artforum, 1 Jan. 2025
  • Carefully wash fruits and vegetables and cook oysters and other shellfish thoroughly.
    Alex Groth, Journal Sentinel, 1 Jan. 2025
Definition of thoroughly
Adverb
  • In a world where technology continuously blurs the lines between virtual and real, Verstappen is at the forefront of promoting sim racing as a credible platform that can launch careers in real-world racing.
    Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
  • And like the person who keeps rejoining the gym, companies must continuously recommit to data health.
    Sarah Elk, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of continuously
Adverb
  • This infection is usually caused by swimming, exposure to dirty water, vigorously clearing ear wax, or getting something stuck in the ear.
    Sherri Gordon, Health, 30 Dec. 2024
  • Shake vigorously and strain into a chilled martini glass.
    Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
Definition of vigorously
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