Definitions

eagerly

[ee-ger-lee] / ˈi gər li /

ADVERB

anxiously

Synonyms

STRONGEST

actively ardently breathlessly cordially earnestly energetically enthusiastically fervently gladly heartily hungrily impatiently intently longingly promptly readily sincerely vigorously willingly zealously

STRONG

thirstily

WEAK

anticipatorily cravingly expectantly fiercely full tilt rapidly speedily spiritedly strenuously with enthusiasm with gusto zestfully

Antonyms

WEAK

grudgingly listlessly unwillingly

Example Sentences

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Eagerly they dig into platters of durian, carefully arranged from the mildest to the richest.

From BBC • Jan. 10, 2026

"The next 3 days will be nothing less than 'terrific'! Eagerly looking forward to the landing!"

From Reuters • Aug. 21, 2023

Eagerly swiping through photos on her phone, Kobes showed off the classroom trailer she and Amoros helped transform to house a robotics field.

From Washington Times • Mar. 11, 2018

Eagerly awaiting Season 2 of FX’s “X-Men”-adjacent show?

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 19, 2017

Eagerly Chess moved on to the next paragraph.

From "The Strangers" by Margaret Peterson Haddix

eagerly

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