Antonyms for eagerly
| Grammar : Adv |
| Spell : ee-ger |
| Phonetic Transcription : ˈi gər |
Definition of eagerly
Origin :- late 13c., "strenuous, ardent, fierce, angry," from Old French aigre "sour, acid; harsh, bitter, rough; eager greedy; lively, active, forceful," from Latin acrem (nominative acer) "keen, sharp, pointed, piercing; acute, ardent, zealous" (see acrid).
- Meaning "full of keen desire" (early 14c.) seems to be peculiar to English. The English word kept an alternative meaning of "pungent, sharp-edged" till 19c. (e.g. Shakespeare's "The bitter clamour of two eager tongues," in "Richard II"). Related: Eagerly; eagerness.
- adv anxiously
- Exclusion was to me starvation, and I eagerly adopted the counsel of my companion.
- Extract from : « Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, No. 327 » by Various
- Griggs regarded Mary eagerly, as she sat with eyes downcast.
- Extract from : « Within the Law » by Marvin Dana
- Here was an opportunity not to be neglected, and it was eagerly seized upon.
- Extract from : « The Roof of France » by Matilda Betham-Edwards
- The words flowed easily, eagerly; I had so often gone over the plan.
- Extract from : « The Bacillus of Beauty » by Harriet Stark
- With clouded brow he eagerly scanned the empty fields, hoping for help.
- Extract from : « In the Midst of Alarms » by Robert Barr
- As eagerly as a boy their owner, Crane, came forward and saluted Allis.
- Extract from : « Thoroughbreds » by W. A. Fraser
- The Mahommedans among them eagerly accepted the proffered food.
- Extract from : « The Story of the Malakand Field Force » by Sir Winston S. Churchill
- "That is the very thing I meant to say," interrupted Belinda, eagerly.
- Extract from : « Tales And Novels, Volume 3 (of 10) » by Maria Edgeworth
- My lady was all surprise at this, and eagerly asked how I came to know it.
- Extract from : « Tales And Novels, Volume 3 (of 10) » by Maria Edgeworth
- "Well, you'll do it in spite of him then," said Monny eagerly.
- Extract from : « It Happened in Egypt » by C. N. Williamson
Synonyms for eagerly
- actively
- anticipatorily
- ardently
- breathlessly
- cordially
- cravingly
- earnestly
- energetically
- enthusiastically
- expectantly
- fervently
- fiercely
- full tilt
- gladly
- heartily
- hungrily
- impatiently
- intently
- longingly
- promptly
- rapidly
- readily
- sincerely
- speedily
- spiritedly
- strenuously
- thirstily
- vigorously
- willingly
- with enthusiasm
- with gusto
- zealously
- zestfully
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