eagerly
UK: ˈiːɡəli | US: ˈiːɡərli
adv. with keen enthusiasm or intense desire
adv. impatiently or anxiously
The word "eagerly" derives from the adjective "eager," which originates from the Old French aigre (sharp, keen), itself from Latin acer (sharp, fierce). The suffix -ly is an Old English adverbial marker, turning the adjective into an adverb. Over time, "eager" evolved to describe intense desire or enthusiasm, and "eagerly" came to express the manner of performing an action with such fervor.
She waited eagerly for the results of her exam.
The children eagerly opened their presents on Christmas morning.
He raised his hand eagerly to answer the teacher’s question.
The audience leaned forward eagerly as the speaker began the story.
The dog wagged its tail eagerly when it saw its owner return.