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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Carole and David White, who lost their Palisades townhome, had been eagerly anticipating the reopening services.

From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026

Ordinarily the country, which holds the joint record for most wins with Sweden, would join the rest of Europe in eagerly awaiting Saturday's grand final.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

The release had been eagerly anticipated after a predecessor model shocked the market last year by showing advanced capabilities at an apparently cheap training cost.

From Barron's • May 8, 2026

Every spring, Carfax chief marketing officer Nakul Goyal eagerly awaits his favorite WhatsApp notification.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 2026

“Tell me, please! I like to know all about the—the boys,” said Jo eagerly.

From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott

eagerly

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