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

From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 2026

He said many housing-related nonprofits would eagerly leverage their resources with the state to build more homes.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 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

I could tell I wasn’t the only one feeling uneasy now, but we took it eagerly, and when he finally left with Matthew, we all crowded round the car, cheering.

From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo