Definitions for eagerly
ea·ger·ly

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:4.0 / 1 vote

1. eagerly, thirstilyadverb

   with eagerness; in an eager manner

   "the news was eagerly awaited"

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. eagerlyadverb

   In an eager manner.

2. eagerlyadverb

   Anxiously.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Eagerlyadverb

   Etymology: from eager.

   1. With great ardour of desire; with impetuosity of inclination.

   To the holy war how fast and eagerly did men go, when the priest persuaded them that whosoever died in that expedition was a martyr? Robert South, Sermons.

   How eagerly he flew, when Europe’s fate
   Did for the seed of future actions wait. George Stepney.

   2. Ardently; hotly.

   Brutus gave the word too early,
   Who having some advantage on Octavius,
   Took it too eagerly; his soldiers fell to spoil,
   Whilst we by Anthony were all inclos’d. William Shakespeare, Jul. Cæsar.

   3. Keenly; sharply.

   Abundance of rain froze so eagerly as it fell, that it seemed the depth of Winter had of a sudden been come in. Richard Knolles.

ChatGPTRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. eagerly

   Eagerly refers to showing intense and enthusiastic desire or interest for something, expecting it with excitement or impatiently. It often involves a readiness or promptness to take action.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:4.0 / 2 votes

1. Eagerlyadverb

   in an eager manner

How to pronounce eagerly?

1. Alex

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   David

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   Mark

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   Daniel

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   Libby

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   Mia

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   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

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   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

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   Neerja

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   Zira

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   Oliver

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   Wendy

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   Fred

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   Tessa

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of eagerly in Chaldean Numerology is: 2

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of eagerly in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1

Examples of eagerly in a Sentence

1. Juvenal, Satires:

   The people that once bestowed commands, consulships, legions, and all else, now concerns itself no more, and longs eagerly for just two things - bread and circuses!

2. Merv Gray:

   I'm eagerly awaiting a call from Montreal (Bombardier's head office) on this, we want to save the program because if the program goes down then that's 1,100 jobs.

3. Roy Jones:

   Twelve-ounce gloves ? No headgear ? Really ? This is an exhibition ? Come on, bruh. Be real. In short, Mike Tyson and Roy Jones said everything one might expect from two cagey veterans of the fight game to promote real sporting interest in this endeavor, which came to life after the online world saw footage of Mike Tyson looking impressive while sparring earlier this year. Roy Jones eagerly accepted the opportunity for Mike Tyson highest-profile fight in a decade. Mike Tyson and Roy Jones believe theyll be able to put on a show worthy of their legends. Theyre also eager to be the latest in the growing line of athletes competing at elite levels into their 40s and beyond with improvements in sports science, nutrition and training. When I came along, at 32 years old, you were considered an old guy.

4. Dali Yang:

   There are a lot of people who are eagerly waiting for this Party Congress to happen,( because) they hope there could be a shift in the way that Xis China is dealing with Covid.

5. Epictetus:

   Let death be daily before your eyes, and you will never entertain any abject thought, nor too eagerly covet anything.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=eagerly
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Eagerly
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=eagerly
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/eagerly