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avidly

American  
[av-id-lee] / ˈæv ɪd li /

adverb

  1. with great enthusiasm, interest, or desire; eagerly.

    As they talked, he followed their exchange avidly, his head turning back and forth between them as if he were watching a tennis match.

Other Word Forms

  • unavidly adverb

Etymology

Origin of avidly

avid ( def. ) + -ly

Example Sentences

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The Romantics who followed read the book of nature no less avidly.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 14, 2026

Templeman avidly avoided the public spotlight, with Branson describing her as a "down-to-earth Scottish lady" and "very private person" who almost never gave interviews.

From Barron's • Nov. 26, 2025

The sub-postmasters' plight struck a chord with many, and some "superfans" avidly followed every step of the inquiry, both online and in person.

From BBC • Dec. 20, 2024

Unlike the novelists I avidly read in my formative years, these playwrights invited actors to endow their words with body and voice.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 4, 2024

“Er — no, thanks, Colin,” said Harry, who wasn’t in the mood to have a lot of people staring avidly at the scar on his forehead.

From "Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban" by J.K. Rowling

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