Eagerly Meaning in English
word · lemma: eager
Definition
In a way that shows strong interest, excitement, or desire for something to happen.
Usage & Nuances
Describes an adverb modifying actions. Often used with verbs like 'wait', 'listen', or 'look'. Expresses strong positive anticipation—not impatience or annoyance. Formality is neutral; common in both speech and writing.
Spanish: con entusiasmo - con ansiasPortuguese (BR): ansiosamente - com entusiasmoPortuguese (PT): ansiosamente - com entusiasmoChinese (Simplified): 急切地 - 渴望地Chinese (Traditional): 急切地 - 渴望地Hindi: उत्सुकता सेArabic: بِحَمَاس - بِشَوْقBengali: উত্সাহভরে - আগ্রহভরেRussian: с нетерпением - с энтузиазмомJapanese: 熱心に - 待ち遠しそうにVietnamese: háo hức - một cách hăng háiKorean: 열심히 - 간절히Turkish: hevesle - sabırsızlıkla (olumlu anlamda)Urdu: بڑے اشتیاق سے - پُرجوشی سےIndonesian: dengan antusias - dengan penuh semangat
Example Sentences
The children eagerly opened their presents.
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She eagerly waited for the phone call.
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He eagerly listened to the teacher's story.
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Fans eagerly lined up overnight for the concert tickets.
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She eagerly agreed to join the project as soon as she heard about it.
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We are eagerly looking forward to your visit next month.
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