EnglishMain Dictionary
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.