ea·ger
Pronounced:
/ˈi:gɚ/
Function:
adjectiveMeaning:
[more ea*ger; most ea*ger] : very excited and interested ▪ an eager student ▪ eager enthusiasm/anticipation : feeling a strong and impatient desire to do something or for something ▪ She was eager to get started. ▪ They were eager to hear the latest news. = They were eager for the latest news. ▪ The crowd was eager for more.
—ea·ger·ly adverb ▪ The news was eagerly awaited. ▪ His offer was eagerly [=enthusiastically] accepted.
—ea·ger·ness noun [noncount] ▪ In their eagerness to leave they forgot to lock the door.