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eagerly

/ˈiɡɚli/adverb3 syllables

Eagerly means: with eagerness; in an eager manner.

Synonyms for eagerly3

adverb, as in with eagerness; in an eager manner

thirstily

also used for eagerly

heartily, with a will

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What does eagerly mean?1

adverb

1

with eagerness; in an eager manner“the news was eagerly awaited”

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

Eagerly in a sentence

  • The students waved their hands eagerly, hoping to be chosen for the experiment.Amastan
  • I eagerly opened the envelope, hoping there'd be money in it.CK
  • Wanting to build a snowman, the children eagerly awaited the first snow.brymck
  • Cynthia was waiting for me, and greeted me eagerly.Hybrid
  • The children eagerly awaited the cake at the birthday party.Amastan
  • My mother was happy to see her guest eating her cakes eagerly.unknown
  • They eagerly awaited the arrival of their guests.kleberlucas
  • The dog eagerly wagged its tail at the sight of its owner.kleberlucas

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