eagerly

ea-ger-ly · adverb

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Definitions

adverb

  1. 1.

    In a manner showing keen interest or enthusiasm.

  2. 2.

    With impatient desire or longing.

Related words

Antonyms: reluctantly, unenthusiastically
See also: eager, eagerness
Synonyms: avidly, enthusiastically, keenly

Etymology

From Middle English egerli, from eger (eager) + -ly. Ultimately from Old French aigre meaning "sharp, keen."