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avidly

/ˈæv.ɪd.li/
av · id · ly
Adjective:avid
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• adverb

1

With keen interest, intense enthusiasm, or eager dedication.

Example

"She reads historical biographies avidly and often finishes several books a month."

2

With great craving, greed, or voraciousness.

Example

"After hiking all afternoon without a break, the campers ate their dinner avidly."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed from the adjective 'avid' plus the adverbial suffix '-ly'. The root 'avid' entered English in the mid-18th century via French 'avide', from Latin 'avidus' ('longing eagerly, greedy'), derived from the verb 'avēre' ('to crave, long for').

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