emulous
adjective
desirous of equaling or excelling; filled with emulation.
emulously
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a word derived from
emulous.
Example Sentences
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Whole nations, on their side, adopt without discussion, and emulously repeat, every syllable that falls from his pen.
From Ancient and Modern Celebrated Freethinkers Reprinted From an English Work, Entitled "Half-Hours With The Freethinkers." by Charles Bradlaugh
It then found itself compelled to new efforts, in order to maintain its place among the scientific institutions, which have emulously risen in every branch of human knowledge.
From Paris as It Was and as It Is by Francis W. Blagdon
All ranks and degrees of men emulously strove who should show the greatest gratitude towards the gods; and the citizens were, for many days, employed wholly in solemn sacrifices, in public prayers, games, and spectacles.
From The Ancient History of the Egyptians, Carthaginians, Assyrians, Babylonians, Medes and Persians, Macedonians and Grecians (Vol. 1 of 6) by Charles Rollin
The door of a cow-house was open, and as if in anticipation of his wishes, the hounds jostled emulously into the darkness within.
From Further Experiences of an Irish R.M. by Martin Ross
Riders and horses flew emulously towards the prize, but not one succeeded in even touching either of the apples with his lance.
From Fairy Tales From all Nations by Anthony R. Montalba
