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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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Banks are “very eagerly moving in that direction,” he said.

From Barron's • Apr. 22, 2026

Some of those eagerly sought to enlighten their charges, while a few others grew to see – or claimed to see – an unbridgeable chasm between the ivory tower and mass cultural aspiration.

From Salon • Apr. 19, 2026

He eagerly allowed himself to be wrapped into a sash and joined the formation.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

And it also proved how eagerly people were willing to adopt open-source platforms.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

Uncle Paul rolls his eyes, but I lean forward eagerly.

From "Finding Junie Kim" by Ellen Oh