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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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Little wonder that the chancellor and PM are eagerly hoping for an end to hostilities in the Gulf, and a reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.

From BBC • May 14, 2026

Shares of AST SpaceMobile are rocketing higher on Monday as investors eagerly await the SpaceX rival to report first-quarter earnings.

From MarketWatch • May 11, 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

The 2025-26 Broadway season was characterized by long fallow periods interrupted by an onslaught of eagerly awaited openings.

From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 2026

Naima asked eagerly, not bothering to wonder if the question was rude.

From "Rickshaw Girl" by Mitali Perkins

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