Synonyms & related words for eagerly

Find synonyms, related words, and the definition of eagerly — including avidly, enthusiastically, anxiously, impatiently, ardently, zealously. Dendril is a free visual thesaurus that shows them on an interactive map where stronger matches sit closer to the center — no signup, no ads.

Words related to eagerly

Explore words related to eagerly — words associated with it, words that go with it, and its nearest matches in meaning. Related words include thirstily, expectantly, excitedly, yearningly, eager, fervently, hungrily, longingly. Click any word to make it the center of the map and keep exploring the web of connections.

Synonyms for eagerly

Common synonyms for eagerly include avidly, enthusiastically, anxiously, impatiently, ardently, zealously, zestfully, keenly — words that share a close meaning. Hover or tap any word on the map for its definition and part of speech.

Where does eagerly come from?

The word eagerly breaks down into one root of Latin origin: the root eager-, from Latin acer (“sharp, keen”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.