| Main Entry: | zealously |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | in a zealous manner |
Synonyms: |
ardently, avidly, eagerly, enthusiastically, fervently, passionately, vigorously |
| 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: | 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: | heartily |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | vigorously |
Synonyms: |
energetically, enthusiastically, exuberantly, zealously |
| 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: | strenuously |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | hard |
Synonyms: |
energetically, industriously, laboriously, strongly, vigorously, zealously |
| Main Entry: | vigorously |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | energetically |
Synonyms: |
actively, boldly, decidedly, devoutly, eagerly, earnestly, fearlessly, firmly, forcefully, forcibly, hardily, healthily, passionately, powerfully, purposefully, quickly, resolutely, robustly, sincerely, stoutly, strenuously, vibrantly, wholeheartedly, zealously |
