Eager

Definition of eager:

part of speech: noun

Eagerness.

part of speech: adjective

Keenly desirous; ardent.

part of speech: adjective

Excited by desire: ardent to do or obtain: earnest.

part of speech: adverb

Cagerly.

part of speech: adjective

Impetuous; earnest; enthusiastic; keenly desirous.

part of speech: adverb

EAGERLY.

Usage examples for eager:

• To tell the truth, he would have accepted almost anything, so eager was he to get his first act on the stage, so it was lucky for him that the terms were really fair. "Writing for Vaudeville", Brett Page.

• Sir Richard's tone was eager "Afterwards", Kathlyn Rhodes.

• " This way, miss," said the man, eager to be of service. "The Everlasting Whisper", Jackson Gregory.

• The courage of their chief gave them confidence, and they were eager to meet the Kiowas. "Three Sioux Scouts", Elmer Russell Gregor.