Synonyms

avidly

American

[av-id-lee] / ˈæv ɪd li /

adverb

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

Footsie's favourite United player: I used to play right-back so I used to watch Paul Parker and Denis Irwin avidly and just study their games.

From BBC • May 8, 2025

It will be one of the most avidly watched races in the country again this year.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 26, 2024

He avidly read books by Robert Lifton, a psychiatrist who worked with trauma patients, including Vietnam veterans.

From "Boots on the Ground: America's War in Vietnam" by Elizabeth Partridge

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