eagerly

American  

[ee-ger-lee] / ˈi gər li /

adverb

1. in a way that shows keen interest or fervent, often impatient desire or feeling.

   On my first visit, the receptionist eagerly gave me a tour of the facilities, enthusiastically pointing out all the state-of-the-art equipment.

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Etymology

Origin of eagerly

eager ( def. ) + -ly

Example Sentences

"We eagerly await the details of what this policy will actually entail," said Garin, of the Private Equity Stakeholder Project, adding: "But we urge policymakers not to stop there."

From BBC

Only after decades as a physician and policymaker did I understand that my father and mother had unintentionally but eagerly adopted one of the most powerful health interventions ever discovered: human connection.

From The Wall Street Journal

The return of Jed Mercurio's record breaking police corruption drama is one of the most eagerly anticipated TV events of recent years.

From BBC

Daniels eagerly asked about every detail of the newsroom’s daily operations and how each area was used.

From Los Angeles Times

Its holiday arrival was eagerly anticipated by cinema owners still working to lure people back after the pandemic.

From The Wall Street Journal

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