Nearby Words
eagerly
| Main Entry: |
eagerly
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| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | anxiously |
| Synonyms: | actively, anticipatorily, ardently, breathlessly, cordially, cravingly, earnestly, energetically, enthusiastically, expectantly, fervently, fiercely, full tilt, gladly, heartily, hungrily, impatiently, intently, longingly, promptly, rapidly, readily, readily, sincerely, speedily, spiritedly, strenuously, thirstily, vigorously, willingly, with enthusiasm, with gusto, zealously, zestfully |
| Notes: | eagerly means in an interested or enthusiastic manner; anxiously means with anxiety or apprehension |
| Antonyms: | grudgingly, listlessly, unwillingly |
| Main Entry: | gamely |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | bravely |
| Synonyms: | boldly, courageously, dauntlessly, eagerly, enthusiastically, fearlessly, stoutly, with one's head held high |
| Main Entry: | readily |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | quickly; effortlessly |
| Synonyms: | at once, at the drop of a hat, cheerfully, eagerly, easily, facilely, freely, gladly, hands down, immediately, in a jiffy, in no time, lightly, no sweat, nothing to it, piece of cake, promptly, quick as a wink, right away, slick as whistle, smoothly, speedily, straight away, swimmingly, unhesitatingly, well, willingly, without delay, without demur, without difficulty, without hesitation |
| Antonyms: | unwillingly |
| Main Entry: | boldly |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | bravely |
| Synonyms: | brazenly, courageously, daringly, dauntlessly, eagerly, fearlessly, headlong, recklessly, stoutly, valiantly, venturesomely |
| Antonyms: | cautiously, cowardly, fearfully |
| Main Entry: | excitedly |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | agitatedly |
| Synonyms: | apprehensively, breathlessly, eagerly, erratically, excitably, feverishly, frantically, frenziedly, furiously, heatedly, hotly, hysterically, madly, passionately, restlessly, tempestuously, tensely, uncontrollably, uncontrolledly, wildly |
| Main Entry: | laboriously |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | diligently |
| Synonyms: | assiduously, eagerly, earnestly, industriously, painstakingly, steadily |
| Main Entry: | urgently |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | insistently |
| Synonyms: | anxious, beseechingly, compellingly, eagerly, earnestly, emotionally, enthusiastically, excitedly, frantically, gravely, hastily, imperiously, impetuously, imploringly, importunately, persuasively, precipitately, vigorously |
| Main Entry: | vigorously |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | energetically |
| Synonyms: | actively, boldly, decidedly, devoutly, eagerly, earnestly, fearlessly, firmly, forcefully, forcibly, hardily, healthily, passionately, powerfully, purposefully, quickly, resolutely, robustly, sincerely, stoutly, strenuously, vibrantly, wholeheartedly, zealously |
| Main Entry: | zealously |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | in a zealous manner |
| Synonyms: | ardently, avidly, eagerly, enthusiastically, fervently, passionately, vigorously |
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