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EAGER Synonyms

There are 14 synonyms of the word eager. (exact relations)
There are 11 hypernyms of the word eager. (close relations)
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ardent
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• characterized by intense emotion

• characterized by strong enthusiasm

• glowing or shining like fire

desirous
adjectiveadj
adjective

• having or expressing desire for something

enthusiastic
adjectiveadj
adjective

• having or showing great excitement and interest

excited
adjectiveadj
adjective

• in an aroused state

adjective satellite

• (of persons) excessively affected by emotion

• marked by uncontrolled excitement or emotion

• (of e.g. a molecule) made reactive or more reactive

fervent
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• characterized by intense emotion

• (archaic) extremely hot, burning, or glowing

impatient
adjectiveadj
adjective

• restless or short-tempered under delay or opposition

adjective satellite

• (usually followed by `to') full of eagerness

keen
adjectiveadj
noun

• a funeral lament sung with loud wailing

adjective satellite

• having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions

• intense or sharp

• excellent

• painful as if caused by a sharp instrument

• having a sharp cutting edge or point

verb

• express grief verbally

ready
adverb, noun, adjectiveadv, n, adj
adjective

• completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress

noun

• poised for action

adjective satellite

• (of especially money) immediately available

• mentally disposed

• made suitable and available for immediate use

• apprehending and responding with speed and sensitivity

verb

• prepare for eating by applying heat

• make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc

zealous
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• marked by active interest and enthusiasm

aegir
nounn
noun

• a high wave (often dangerous) caused by tidal flow (as by colliding tidal currents or in a narrow estuary)

bore
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a person who evokes boredom

• a high wave (often dangerous) caused by tidal flow (as by colliding tidal currents or in a narrow estuary)

• diameter of a tube or gun barrel

• a hole or passage made by a drill; usually made for exploratory purposes

verb

• cause to be bored

• make a hole, especially with a pointed power or hand tool

eagre
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• a high wave (often dangerous) caused by tidal flow (as by colliding tidal currents or in a narrow estuary)

raring
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• (usually followed by `to') full of eagerness

tidal bore
nounn
noun

• a high wave (often dangerous) caused by tidal flow (as by colliding tidal currents or in a narrow estuary)

Best Hypernyms For EAGER

Here is a list of related hypernyms for eager, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (9)
ardent avid enthusiastic excited fervent impassioned keen passionate zealous
Phrases (2)
tidal currenttidal flow

Alternatives for ARDENT

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