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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.

Etymology

Origin of eagerly

eager ( def. ) + -ly

Example Sentences

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In the mornings, Christine eagerly awaits the brightly colored, highly vocal birds swooping into their garden, whooping their greetings before flying off into the junglelike foliage.

From Slate • Mar. 30, 2026

The pair had been eagerly awaiting the event, choosing to take time off work to make it to the premiere.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 24, 2026

They eagerly debate books, though their forgetfulness poses an obstacle.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 18, 2026

“First-time buyers are perhaps eagerly wanting to take advantage of the improvement in affordability,” says Lawrence Yun, NAR’s chief economist.

From Barron's • Mar. 14, 2026

No hospital personnel was in sight: I walked eagerly down the aisles of cots looking from face to face.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom

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