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 92 synonyms and 33 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for eagerly along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for eagerly
- actively
- aggressively
- animatedly
- anticipatorily
- ardently
- assertively
- avidly
- breathlessly
- briskly
- cordially
- cravingly
- crisply
- decidedly
- determinedly
- directly
- dynamically
- earnestly
- emphatically
- energetically
- enthusiastically
- excitedly
- expectantly
- explosively
- exuberantly
- fanatically
- fast
- fervently
- fiercely
- firmly
- fixedly
- forcefully
- forcibly
- full tilt
- gamely
- gladly
- hammer and tongs
- hard
- heartily
- hungrily
- impatiently
- intensively
- intently
- keenly
- longingly
- lustily
- madly
- manfully
- mightily
- muscularly
- potently
- powerfully
- promptly
- purposefully
- rabidly
- rapidly
- readily
- resolutely
- rhapsodically
- rigidly
- robustly
- roughshod
- roundly
- sharply
- sincerely
- sky-high
- smartly
- snappily
- solidly
- soundly
- speedily
- spiritedly
- spunkily
- squarely
- steadfastly
- steadily
- stiffly
- stoutly
- strenuously
- strongly
- sturdily
- surely
- thirstily
- vehemently
- vigorously
- violently
- vivaciously
- warmly
- willingly
- with enthusiasm
- with gusto
- zealously
- zestfully
Antonyms for eagerly
- aloofly
- apathetically
- bloodlessly
- delicately
- disinterestedly
- faintly
- feebly
- frailly
- gently
- grudgingly
- halfheartedly
- hesitantly
- impassively
- impotently
- incuriously
- indifferently
- ineffectively
- ineffectually
- lamely
- languidly
- lazily
- listlessly
- lukewarmly
- nervelessly
- perfunctorily
- reluctantly
- shakily
- softly
- spinelessly
- spiritlessly
- uncertainly
- unwillingly
- weakly
Meanings of eagerly
- adverb
- 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 125 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to eagerly, such as: actively, aggressively, aloofly, animatedly, anticipatorily, apathetically, ardently.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.
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keenly
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