Definitions

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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Actively managed small-cap funds are the best way to find them as opposed to relying on the indexes.

From Barron's • Jun. 30, 2026

Actively managed ETFs, which pick stocks and bonds, or offer some kind of derivative strategy, made up a tiny slice of the total market three years ago.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 23, 2026

Inside the legal system, though, McLaughlin is known for something else: Actively sabotaging the Department of Homeland Security in court through her crass, often false public statements.

From Slate • Feb. 18, 2026

Actively resolving stressors -- such as clearing up an argument -- is a key part of processing stress and allows emotions to settle more quickly.

From Science Daily • Oct. 20, 2025

Actively, I was resolved to take no part in deceiving her.

From Poor Miss Finch by Collins, Wilkie

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