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actively

[ak-tiv-lee] / ˈæk tɪv li /
ADVERB
eagerly
Synonyms
STRONGEST
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
ADVERB
hard
Synonyms
STRONGEST
heavily seriously strongly vigorously
STRONG
severely
WEAK
angrily animatedly boisterously briskly brutally cruelly earnestly energetically ferociously fiercely forcibly frantically furiously intensely keenly like fury madly meanly painfully powerfully relentlessly rigorously roughly rowdily savagely sharply spiritedly sprightly stormily tumultuously turbulently uproariously urgently viciously violently vivaciously wildly with all one's might
Antonyms
STRONGEST
lightly
WEAK
easily gently moderately softly tolerantly yielding
ADVERB
industriously
Synonyms
WEAK
assiduously busily energetically laboriously sedulously steadily vigorously
ADVERB
seriously
Synonyms
STRONGEST
earnestly passionately sincerely vigorously
STRONG
gravely
WEAK
all joking aside cool it cut the comedy determinedly down fervently for real in all conscience in all seriousness in earnest intently purposefully resolutely sedately simmer down soberly solemnly sternly straighten out thoughtfully with a straight face with forethought with sobriety zealously
Antonyms
WEAK
casually funnily lightly minor trivially
ADVERB
strongly
Synonyms
STRONGEST
energetically firmly fully greatly heartily heavily resolutely robustly solidly staunchly steadily vigorously
WEAK
completely decidedly forcibly indomitably invincibly mightily securely stoutly sturdily
ADVERB
vigorously
Synonyms
STRONGEST
boldly eagerly earnestly firmly forcefully healthily passionately quickly resolutely robustly sincerely strenuously wholeheartedly zealously
WEAK
decidedly devoutly fearlessly forcibly hardily powerfully purposefully stoutly vibrantly

Example Sentences

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At the time, the Pentagon said that Suleimani was actively developing plans to attack U.S. military personnel and diplomats in the Middle East.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

They actively shape how fear is stored and expressed in the brain.

From Science Daily • Apr. 4, 2026

Advisers may invest your money in ETFs and/or mutual funds, actively manage your finances or give you tips and not even touch your money, and advise you on tax-efficient withdrawals.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 4, 2026

Those fees aren’t as low as those of Vanguard’s index funds, but are highly reasonable for an actively managed fund where the average fee is 0.59%, according to Morningstar.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

It was like switching from passively watching a film in a foreign language to actively debating in one’s mother tongue.

From "The Annotated Mona Lisa" by Carol Strickland and John Boswell

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.