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eagerly Synonyms

Another word for eagerly

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• adverb (Context 1)

In a manner marked by keen interest, ardent desire, or impatient enthusiasm.

Usage Example

"The students enthusiastically awaited the announcement of the science fair winners."

Strongest
enthusiastically
keenly
avidly
Strong
ardently
zealously
excitedly
impatiently
fervently
earnestly
readily

Opposites of eagerly

The opposite of eagerly shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

reluctantly
indifferently
apathetically
unwillingly
halfheartedly
grudgingly
listlessly
See all opposites of eagerly

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Eagerly. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/eagerly
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