Definitions

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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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

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

From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 2026

From his perch heading the influential tech incubator Y Combinator, his oracle-like pronouncements on Twitter were eagerly consumed by budding start-up founders.

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026

And it’s not just sportsbooks that are eagerly promoting parlays.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 27, 2026

The eagerly waiting audience, overdressed in fancy gowns and suits, quickly realized it was no use trying to fan themselves to cool off.

From "Death on the River of Doubt" by Samantha Seiple

eagerly

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