anxiously
Translation
anxiously, worriedly, eagerly
Examples
She waited anxiously for the phone to ring.
She waited anxiously for the phone to ring.
They anxiously awaited the start of the game.
They anxiously awaited the start of the game.
Grammar Patterns
((verb)) anxiously to do sth. in an anxious manner He looked around anxiously.
Similar Words
Synonyms: worriedly, nervously, eagerly; Antonyms: calmly, patiently
Etymology
From 'anxious' + the adverb-forming suffix '-ly'.
Memory Tips
Describes an action done with anxiety (either worry or eagerness). 'To wait anxiously'.