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- [av-id]
- /ˈæv ɪd/
- /ˈævɪdli/
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- [av-id]
- /ˈæv ɪd/
Definitions of avidly word
- adjective avidly showing great enthusiasm for or interest in: an avid moviegoer. Synonyms: enthusiastic, ardent, keen; devoted, dedicated; zealous, fanatic. Antonyms: indifferent, apathetic; reluctant. 1
- adjective avidly extremely desirous (often followed by for or sometimes of): avid for pleasure; avid of power. Synonyms: eager; hungry, greedy, insatiable; covetous. Antonyms: disdainful, loath. 1
- noun avidly In an avid manner; greedily; eagerly. 1
- adverb avidly keenly, with enthusiasm 1
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Origin of avidly
First appearance:
before 1760 One of the 46% newest English words
1760-70; < French avide < Latin avidus, equivalent to av(ēre) ‘to crave’ + -idus -id4
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Parts of speech for Avidly
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avidly popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 87% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for avidly
adv avidly
- passionately — having, compelled by, or ruled by intense emotion or strong feeling; fervid: a passionate advocate of socialism.
- violently — acting with or characterized by uncontrolled, strong, rough force: a violent earthquake.
- unexcited — stirred emotionally; agitated: An excited crowd awaited the arrival of the famed rock group.
- madly — insanely or wildly: The old witch cackled madly.
- overzealously — too zealous: overzealous for reform.
Antonyms for avidly
adv avidly
- calmly — You can use calmly to emphasize that someone is behaving in a very controlled or ordinary way in a frightening or unusual situation.
- indifferently — without interest or concern; not caring; apathetic: his indifferent attitude toward the suffering of others.
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