eagerly

From Middle English egerly; equivalent to eager +‎ -ly.

• (General American) IPA^(key): /ˈiɡɚli/
• (Received Pronunciation) IPA^(key): /ˈiːɡəli/

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eagerly (comparative more eagerly, superlative most eagerly)

1. In an eager manner.
   • 1956 [1880], Johanna Spyri, Heidi, translation of original by Eileen Hall, page 103:

     Heidi had been listening eagerly, with shining eyes.

• heartily, with a will

• eagerness

• ryelage