eager

Universal Words adjective ~ (for sth / to do sth) very interested and excited by sth that is going to happen or about sth that you want to do SYNKEEN: eager crowds outside the stadium * She is eager for (= wants very much to get) her parents' approval. * Everyone in the class seemed eager to learn. * They're eager to please (= wanting to be helpful). eagerly adverb: the band's eagerly awaited new CD * They eagerly accepted my offer of hospitality. eagerness noun [U,sing.]: I couldn't hide my eagerness to get back home.