| Main Entry: | busily |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | actively; intently |
Synonyms: |
agilely, animatedly, ardently, arduously, assiduously, briskly, carefully, diligently, eagerly, earnestly, energetically, enthusiastically, expeditiously, fervently, hastily, hurriedly, indefatigably, industriously, laboriously, like all get out, like the devil, like the dickens, nimbly, painstakingly, perseveringly, persistently, purposefully, restlessly, seriously, speedily, spiritedly, strenuously, studiously, unremittingly, unweariedly, vigilantly, vigorously, vivaciously, zealously |
Antonyms: |
idly, inactively, quietly |
| Main Entry: | gladly |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | happily |
Synonyms: |
acquiescently, ardently, beatifically, blissfully, blithely, cheerfully, cheerily, contentedly, cordially, delightedly, delightfully, ecstatically, enchantedly, enthusiastically, felicitously, freely, gaily, genially, gleefully, gratefully, heartily, jocundly, jovially, joyfully, joyously, lovingly, merrily, paradisiacally, passionately, pleasantly, pleasingly, pleasurably, rapturously, readily, sweetly, warmly, willingly, with good grace, with pleasure, with relish, zealously, zestfully |
Antonyms: |
sadly, unhappily |
| Main Entry: | eagerly |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | anxiously |
Synonyms: |
actively, anticipatorily, ardently, breathlessly, cordially, cravingly, earnestly, energetically, enthusiastically, expectantly, fervently, fiercely, full tilt, gladly, heartily, hungrily, impatiently, intently, longingly, promptly, rapidly, readily, readily, sincerely, speedily, spiritedly, strenuously, thirstily, vigorously, willingly, with enthusiasm, with gusto, zealously, zestfully |
| Notes: | eagerly means in an interested or enthusiastic manner; anxiously means with anxiety or apprehension |
Antonyms: |
grudgingly, listlessly, unwillingly |
| Main Entry: | lovingly |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | tenderly |
Synonyms: |
admiringly, adoringly, affectionately, appreciatively, ardently, attentively, considerately, devotedly, dotingly, earnestly, endearingly, enrapturedly, fervently, fondly, generously, impassionedly, kindly, longingly, loyally, passionately, rapturously, respectfully, reverently, thoughtfully, warmly, yearningly, zealously |
| Main Entry: | warmly |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | fervently |
Synonyms: |
ardently, emotionally, excitedly, intensely, passionately |
| Main Entry: | zealously |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | in a zealous manner |
Synonyms: |
ardently, avidly, eagerly, enthusiastically, fervently, passionately, vigorously |