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ambitiously

/æmˈbɪʃ.əs.li/
am · bi · tious · ly
Adjective:ambitious
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• adverb

1

In a manner driven by a strong desire and determination to succeed, achieve a high goal, or gain advancement.

Example

"She worked ambitiously throughout her twenties to establish her own architectural firm."

2

On a grand, challenging, or demanding scale requiring great effort, skill, or resources.

Example

"The city council has ambitiously proposed replacing all municipal buses with electric vehicles within three years."

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• Rhymes for ambitiously

• Nearby Words

ambition
ambitionless
ambitious
ambitiously
ambitiousness
ambivalence
ambivalent

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed from the adjective 'ambitious' plus the adverbial suffix '-ly'. 'Ambitious' derives via Old French from Latin 'ambitiosus', from 'ambitio' ('a going around', specifically by Roman political candidates canvassing for votes), from 'ambire' ('to go around').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Ambitiously. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/ambitiously
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