avidly

Thân thiện

People read the local newspaper avidly for community news.

Definition

Adverb: * With great enthusiasm, eagerness, or keen interest: Describes doing something with intense desire, passion, or a strong craving for more.

Usage

The adverb "avidly" is used to modify a verb, describing how an action is performed. It emphasizes a deep, enthusiastic engagement. * It typically precedes the verb it modifies (e.g., avidly read, avidly follow). * It can also be placed after the verb or at the end of a clause for emphasis (e.g., He read the news avidly).

Examples

• The fans avidly collected every piece of merchandise from the band.
• As a child, she would avidly devour every book in the library's fantasy section.
• Investors are avidly watching the stock market for any sign of change.
• He listened avidly to his grandfather's stories of adventure.

Advanced Usage

• "avidly consumed": Often used with media (books, news, content) to indicate enthusiastic and eager consumption.
  • The new podcast series was avidly consumed by millions of listeners within days.
• "avidly sought after": Describes something that is eagerly and intensely desired by many people.
  • His signature became an avidly sought after collectible.

Variants and Related Words

• Avid (adjective): Having or showing a keen interest or enthusiasm.
  • She is an avid gardener.
• Avidity (noun): Keen interest or enthusiasm.
  • He studied the subject with great avidity.

Synonyms

• Eagerly: With keen or enthusiastic desire.
• Enthusiastically: With intense and eager enjoyment or approval.
• Keenly: With eagerness or intense interest.
• Voraciously: With great eagerness or consuming enthusiasm (often for reading or eating).

Antonyms

• Apathetically: Without interest or enthusiasm.
• Reluctantly: With hesitation or unwillingness.
• Indifferently: Without interest or concern.

Học thuật

Adverb

1. in an avid manner
   • whatever the flavor or color of your local paper, do remember that these are read avidly for local information