eagerly

The word “eagerly” has 3 syllables: ea-ger-ly.

It's pronounced as /ˈiːɡərli/.

What is synonym and antonym for eagerly?

In the thesaurus, “eagerly” has 34 synonyms and 10 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for eagerly along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for eagerly

actively
animatedly
ardently
avidly
breathlessly
briskly
cordially
crisply
earnestly
energetically
enthusiastically
excitedly
fervently
fiercely
gamely
gladly
heartily
hungrily
impatiently
intently
keenly
longingly
lustily
promptly
readily
sharply
sincerely
spiritedly
surely
vehemently
vigorously
violently
willingly
zealously

Antonyms for eagerly

apathetically
delicately
faintly
feebly
gently
indifferently
perfunctorily
reluctantly
softly
weakly

Meanings of eagerly

adverb
1. In an eager manner.

Example Sentences

The students eagerly awaited the results of their final exams.
As the curtain rose, the audience eagerly anticipated the start of the play.
She eagerly accepted the challenging assignment, eager to prove her capabilities.
The children eagerly listened as the storyteller began a captivating tale.
The job applicants eagerly prepared for the upcoming interviews, hoping to secure their desired positions.

On this page you'll find 44 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to eagerly, such as: actively, animatedly, apathetically, ardently, avidly, breathlessly, briskly.

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