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Definition of eagerly :
In an eager manner.
Synonyms:
intently, with enthusiasm, speedily, anticipatorily, heartily, with a good will, fiercely, rapidly, impatiently, strenuously, with heart and soul, promptly, with open arms, with gusto, cordially, with a will, keenly, with delight, breathlessly, with zest, with zeal, with might and main, thirstily, sincerely, full tilt, cravingly, gladly, with relish
enthusiastically (part of speech: adverb)
fanatically
hopefully (part of speech: adverb)
faithfully, aspiringly, optimistically
actively (part of speech: adverb)
enterprisingly, dynamically, industriously, lively, busily, energetically, animatedly, actively
longingly (part of speech: adverb)
covetously, amorously, greedily, fondly, hungrily, hopefully, urgently, itchingly, ardently, expectantly, longingly, yearningly, acquisitively, graspingly, passionately
willingly (part of speech: adverb)
earnestly, pliably, adaptably, submissively, susceptibly, pliantly, cooperatively, persuadably, tractably, agreeably, flexibly, readily, tamely, compliantly, receptively, willingly, amenably, acquiescently, malleably
vigorously (part of speech: adverb)
emphatically, strongly, fervently, vigorously, zestfully, agitatedly, enthusiastically, potently, spiritedly, zealously, lustily, fierily, powerfully, excitedly, exuberantly, friskily
Usage examples:
- Eagerly she glanced up into his face. - "Campaigning with Crook and Stories of Army Life", Charles King.
- He found him alone in the mill office, and the elder man listened eagerly to what he had to say. - "For the Allinson Honor", Harold Bindloss.
- " Ah, yes," eagerly, and looking up. - "Greene Ferne Farm", Richard Jefferies.