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

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

The gnome bounced eagerly in front of me, hoping to carry another message.

From "Rump: The (Fairly) True Story of Rumpelstilskin" by Liesl Shurtliff

eagerly

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