Nearby Words
enthusiastically
| Main Entry: | |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | actively; intently |
| Synonyms: | agilely, animatedly, ardently, arduously, assiduously, briskly, carefully, diligently, eagerly, earnestly, energetically, enthusiastically, expeditiously, fervently, hastily, hurriedly, indefatigably, industriously, laboriously, like all get out, like the devil, like the dickens, nimbly, painstakingly, perseveringly, persistently, purposefully, restlessly, seriously, speedily, spiritedly, strenuously, studiously, unremittingly, unweariedly, vigilantly, vigorously, vivaciously, zealously |
| Antonyms: | idly, inactively, quietly |
| 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: | gladly |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | happily |
| Synonyms: | acquiescently, ardently, beatifically, blissfully, blithely, cheerfully, cheerily, contentedly, cordially, delightedly, delightfully, ecstatically, enchantedly, enthusiastically, felicitously, freely, gaily, genially, gleefully, gratefully, heartily, jocundly, jovially, joyfully, joyously, lovingly, merrily, paradisiacally, passionately, pleasantly, pleasingly, pleasurably, rapturously, readily, sweetly, warmly, willingly, with good grace, with pleasure, with relish, zealously, zestfully |
| Antonyms: | sadly, unhappily |
| Main Entry: | happily |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | with joy, pleasure |
| Synonyms: | agreeably, blissfully, blithely, brightly, buoyantly, cheerfully, contentedly, delightedly, delightfully, devotedly, elatedly, enthusiastically, exhilaratingly, exultantly, freely, gaily, gladly, gleefully, graciously, heartily, hilariously, jovially, joyfully, joyously, laughingly, lightheartedly, lightly, lovingly, merrily, optimistically, peacefully, playfully, sincerely, smilingly, sportively, vivaciously, willingly, with relish, with zeal, zestfully |
| Antonyms: | unhappily |
| Main Entry: | briskly |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | energetically |
| Synonyms: | brusquely, enthusiastically, in a lively manner, nimbly, promptly, quickly, rapidly, vigorously |
| Antonyms: | listlessly, slowly, sluggishly |
| Main Entry: | eagerly |
| 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: | generously |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | with an open heart |
| Synonyms: | altruistically, benevolently, bigheartedly, candidly, charitably, chivalrously, enthusiastically, genially, graciously, liberally, magnanimously, majestically, nobly, politely, ungrudgingly, unreservedly, unselfishly, warmly, wholeheartedly |
| Antonyms: | coldly, heartlessly, selfishly |
| Main Entry: | heartily |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | vigorously |
| Synonyms: | energetically, enthusiastically, exuberantly, zealously |
| 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 |
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