| 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: | favorably |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | genially, in a kindly manner |
Synonyms: |
agreeably, amiably, approvingly, cordially, courteously, enthusiastically, fairly, generously, graciously, heartily, helpfully, positively, receptively, usefully, willingly, with approbation, with approval, without prejudice |
Antonyms: |
unfavorably, unfriendly |
| Main Entry: | gamely |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | bravely |
Synonyms: |
boldly, courageously, dauntlessly, eagerly, enthusiastically, fearlessly, stoutly, with one's head held high |
| 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: | happily |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | with joy, pleasure |
Synonyms: |
agreeably, blissfully, blithely, brightly, buoyantly, cheerfully, contentedly, delightedly, delightfully, devotedly, elatedly, enthusiastically, exhilaratingly, exultantly, freely, gaily, gladly, gleefully, graciously, heartily, hilariously, jovially, joyfully, joyously, laughingly, lightheartedly, lightly, lovingly, merrily, optimistically, peacefully, playfully, sincerely, smilingly, sportively, vivaciously, willingly, with relish, with zeal, zestfully |
Antonyms: |
unhappily |
| Main Entry: | briskly |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | energetically |
Synonyms: |
brusquely, enthusiastically, in a lively manner, nimbly, promptly, quickly, rapidly, vigorously |
Antonyms: |
listlessly, slowly, sluggishly |
| 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: | generously |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | with an open heart |
Synonyms: |
altruistically, benevolently, bigheartedly, candidly, charitably, chivalrously, enthusiastically, genially, graciously, liberally, magnanimously, majestically, nobly, politely, ungrudgingly, unreservedly, unselfishly, warmly, wholeheartedly |
Antonyms: |
coldly, heartlessly, selfishly |
| Main Entry: | heartily |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | vigorously |
Synonyms: |
energetically, enthusiastically, exuberantly, zealously |
| Main Entry: | urgently |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | insistently |
Synonyms: |
anxious, beseechingly, compellingly, eagerly, earnestly, emotionally, enthusiastically, excitedly, frantically, gravely, hastily, imperiously, impetuously, imploringly, importunately, persuasively, precipitately, vigorously |