eagerly

adverb

Definition of eagerlynext
1
as in excitedly

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Relevance

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2
as in actively

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Examples Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for eagerly
  1. heartily
  2. surely
  3. fiercely
Adverb
  • Elisabeth, James and Prudence are said to heartily disagree (only Lachlan attended the mogul’s latest wedding this summer).
    Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 20 Nov. 2024
  • Trump heartily embraced the idea and regularly mentioned it on the campaign trail.
    Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 6 Nov. 2024
Definition of heartily
Adverb
  • To anyone who can’t or won’t eat anything predicated on the existence of a cow, risotto should surely be off limits.
    Anthony Lane, The New Yorker, 16 Dec. 2024
  • After the Bears nearly stunned the Vikings in Week 12, scoring 11 points in the final 22 seconds to force overtime, the Vikings should surely be prepared to avoid a disastrous loss.
    Austin Mock, The Athletic, 16 Dec. 2024
Definition of surely
Adverb
  • Attorney general is one of the most high-profile and highly anticipated appointments, as Trump has fiercely criticized the Justice Department for prosecuting him and is expected to drastically change its makeup—and possibly push for retribution against his opponents.
    Sara Dorn, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
  • The Brit made several brave attempts to take the lead while Verstappen fiercely defended – actions from both drivers threatened to venture into the ‘reckless’ category.
    Sam Joseph, CNN, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of fiercely
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