| Main Entry: | intently |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | with concentration |
Synonyms: |
attentively, closely, fixedly, hard, keenly, searchingly, sharply, steadily, watchfully |
Antonyms: |
distractedly |
| Main Entry: | closely |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | approximately, carefully |
Synonyms: |
by the skin of one's teeth, exactly, firmly, hard, heedfully, in conjunction with, intently, intimately, jointly, meticulously, mindfully, minutely, nearly, punctiliously, scrupulously, searchingly, sharply, similarly, strictly, thoughtfully |
| Main Entry: | firmly |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | with determination |
Synonyms: |
adamantly, constantly, decisively, doggedly, indefatigably, intently, obdurately, obstinately, perseveringly, persistently, pertinaciously, purposefully, resolutely, staunchly, steadfastly, stolidly, strictly, stubbornly, tenaciously, through thick and thin, unchangeably, unwaveringly, with heavy hand |
Antonyms: |
changeably, indefinitely, waveringly, weakly |
| Main Entry: | hard |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | with determination |
Synonyms: |
assiduously, closely, diligently, doggedly, earnestly, exhaustively, industriously, intensely, intensively, intently, painstakingly, persistently, searchingly, sharply, steadily, strenuously, thoroughly, unremittingly, untiringly |
Antonyms: |
unenthusiastically |
| Main Entry: | seriously |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | not humorously |
Synonyms: |
actively, all joking aside, cool it, cut the comedy, determinedly, down, earnestly, fervently, for real, gravely, in all conscience, in all seriousness, in earnest, intently, passionately, purposefully, resolutely, sedately, simmer down, sincerely, soberly, solemnly, sternly, straighten out, thoughtfully, vigorously, with a straight face, with forethought, with sobriety, zealously |
Antonyms: |
funnily, lightly |
| 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: | stubbornly |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | persistently |
Synonyms: |
determinedly, doggedly, firmly, intently, obstinately, resolutely, tenaciously |