Eagerly

7 lettersadverbcommon

Updated June 2026

Definition

With keen enthusiasm, strong desire, or impatient expectation.

“The children eagerly unwrapped their presents on Christmas morning, barely containing their excitement.”

Pronunciation

IPA

/ˈiːɡəli/

Syllables

ea·ger·ly

Related Words

Synonyms

thirstily

Antonyms

reluctantlyhalfheartedlyapathetically

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

Three vowels E, A, E with GRL near the end, an unusual consonant cluster that many solvers miss

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Scrabble

Worth 11 points, the Y at the end adds value and opens useful column hooks on the board

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Words you can make from Eagerly

Shorter words formed from the letters in “eagerly”.

argyle galere regale aeger aegle aglee agley agree areel argel argle eager eagle eagre earle early elegy ergal galee galey garle gayer glare glary

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