eagerly

adverb

Definition of eagerlynext
1
as in excitedly

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2
as in actively

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for eagerly
  1. heartily
  2. surely
  3. fiercely
Adverb
  • Sure, there’s one last bit of Taylor Sheridan self-gratification in the first ten minutes, as everyone gathers around and laughs heartily at one last wacky story from Travis.
    Vulture Editors, Vulture, 18 Dec. 2024
  • Elisabeth, James and Prudence are said to heartily disagree (only Lachlan attended the mogul’s latest wedding this summer).
    Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 20 Nov. 2024
Definition of heartily
Adverb
  • While most of the focus will be on Belichick, who will surely get a ton of camera time during the broadcast, Jim Mora has been quietly doing a nice job with the UConn program.
    Dan Santaromita, The Athletic, 28 Dec. 2024
  • However, every players has his price and Arsenal is surely tempted to make a move for Cunha in the January transfer window knowing that the 25-year-old could help narrow the gap to Liverpool at the top of the table.
    Graham Ruthven, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024
Definition of surely
Adverb
  • Yet those fiercely unhappy with their surroundings can change the world, and those who change the world should not be forgotten.
    Cathrine Todd, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
  • Nuno has built a Forest side that is fiercely difficult to break down, while looking to hurt opposition sides on the break.
    Paul Taylor, The Athletic, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of fiercely
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