eagerly
/ˈiːɡərli/
ADVERB
1. With enthusiasm and excitement
In a manner showing strong enthusiasm, keen interest, excitement, or passionate desire to do, experience, or participate in something.
1.1. Enthusiasm and positive participation
Used when someone performs an activity, participates in an event, or responds to an opportunity with genuine enthusiasm, excitement, and a positive attitude.
Synonyms
- enthusiastically
- animatedly
- ardently
- avidly
- excitedly
- exuberantly
- fervently
- zealously
- spiritedly
- vivaciously
- with enthusiasm
- with gusto
- warmly
- heartily
Antonyms
- apathetically
- indifferently
- unenthusiastically
- halfheartedly
- listlessly
- spiritlessly
- lukewarmly
- grudgingly
Examples
- The children eagerly listened as the storyteller began a captivating tale.
- The students eagerly participated in the classroom discussion.
- She eagerly accepted the invitation to join the creative workshop.
Related Words
- enthusiasm
- excitement
- passion
- zeal
- interest
- devotion
- exuberance
- motivation
- engagement
1.2. Strong desire and anticipation
Used when someone looks forward to an event, outcome, or experience with intense interest, longing, or impatient expectation.
Synonyms
- expectantly
- longingly
- avidly
- keenly
- hungrily
- breathlessly
- impatiently
- anticipatorily
- cravingly
Antonyms
- indifferently
- apathetically
- disinterestedly
- uninterestedly
- reluctantly
- unwillingly
Examples
- The students eagerly awaited the results of their final exams.
- The audience eagerly anticipated the start of the play.
- The children eagerly waited for their parents to arrive.
Related Words
- anticipation
- expectation
- longing
- yearning
- desire
- craving
- impatience
- aspiration
1.3. Willingness and readiness to act
Used when someone undertakes an action, accepts a responsibility, or responds to a request readily and willingly, without hesitation or reluctance.
Synonyms
Antonyms
- reluctantly
- unwillingly
- grudgingly
- hesitantly
- halfheartedly
- perfunctorily
- apathetically
Examples
- She eagerly accepted the challenging assignment, eager to prove her capabilities.
- The volunteers eagerly offered their assistance to the local community.
- He eagerly agreed to help organize the upcoming event.
Related Words
- willingness
- readiness
- cooperation
- initiative
- commitment
- determination
- preparedness
- responsiveness
1.4. Determination and energetic effort
Used when someone pursues an objective or performs work with strong determination, sustained energy, and wholehearted effort.
Synonyms
- determinedly
- energetically
- actively
- intently
- purposefully
- assiduously
- diligently
- vigorously
- fervently
- steadfastly
Antonyms
- feebly
- weakly
- lazily
- listlessly
- halfheartedly
- ineffectually
- spiritlessly
Examples
- The job applicants eagerly prepared for the upcoming interviews.
- The research team eagerly worked toward finding a solution to the problem.
- She eagerly pursued her ambition of becoming a successful entrepreneur.
Related Words
- determination
- diligence
- perseverance
- dedication
- persistence
- productivity
- effort
- ambition
- industriousness