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Definition of eager : 1. Brittle; inflexible; not ductile.
2. Excited by desire in the pursuit of any object; ardent to pursue, perform, or obtain; keenly desirous; hotly longing; earnest; zealous; impetuous; vehement; as, the hounds were eager in the chase.
3. Same as Eagre.
4. Sharp; keen; bitter; severe.
5. Sharp; sour; acid.

Synonyms:

keen, agog, importunate, calibre, great, bore-hole, vehement, raring, athirst, aegir, overeager, champing at the bit, bore, anxious, hot, gauge, avid, dying, thirsty, bursting, caliber, intent, drill hole, eagre, tidal bore, ready and willing, impetuous, dullard, solicitous, concern, intense, impatient, glowing

grasping, expectant, needful, longing, itching, amorous, hankering, acquisitive, fond, greedy, urgent, hungry, hopeful, covetous, yearning, lusting, thirsting, desirous

enthused, fanatical, wishful, exhilarated, dying to

dynamic, sedulous, assiduous, vivacious, moving, busy, bustling, tireless, enterprising, stirring

faithful, aspiring, sure, optimistic

cooperative, tame, agreeable, malleable, flexible, submissive, compliant, amenable, receptive, acquiescent, pliant, persuadable, pliable, adaptable, yielding, tractable, ready, willing, plastic, biddable, assenting, susceptible, ductile

fervent, energetic, burning, spirited, emphatic, hearty, animated, full-blooded, passionate, potent, mettlesome, sprightly, fiery, zestful, frisky, impassioned, agitated, afire, enthusiastic, prolific, puissant, excited, peppy, zealous, industrious, zippy, strenuous, strong, vigorous, earnest, lively, virile, powerful, lusty, active, ardent, exuberant, ablaze

Usage examples:

• Jewel's eager hands went out to touch him, but Mr. Evringham held her back. - "Jewel's Story Book", Clara Louise Burnham.
• Robert looked at her eager face. - "A Daughter of the Land", Gene Stratton-Porter.
• The child, standing by with eager feet, moved lightly. - "Mr. Achilles", Jennette Lee.