Avidly

Pronunciation: /ˈævɪdli/

Definitions of avidly

adverb An adverb modifies a verb, adjective, or other adverb. It often answers the questions how, when, where, or to what extent. In this case, 'avidly' is an adverb that describes how something is done with enthusiasm or eagerness.

Example Sentences

A1 She avidly watched her favorite cartoon every morning.

A2 He avidly read all the Harry Potter books in one week.

B1 They avidly followed the latest fashion trends.

B2 The scientist avidly studied the behavior of the new species.

C1 The art collector avidly sought out rare pieces for his collection.

C2 The historian avidly researched ancient civilizations for years.

Examples of avidly in a Sentence

formal She avidly read through the research papers to gather more information.

informal He avidly binged on the latest season of his favorite TV show.

slang They avidly follow all the drama on social media.

figurative The artist avidly painted the canvas with passion and creativity.

Grammatical Forms of avidly

• past tense: avidly watched
• plural: avidly watch
• comparative: more avidly
• superlative: most avidly
• present tense: avidly watches
• future tense: will avidly watch
• perfect tense: has avidly watched
• continuous tense: is avidly watching
• singular: avidly
• positive degree: avid
• infinitive: to avidly watch
• gerund: avidly watching
• participle: avidly watched

Origin and Evolution of avidly

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'avidly' originated from the Latin word 'avidus', which means eager or greedy.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe someone who was eager or enthusiastic about something, the word 'avidly' has evolved to also convey a sense of intensity or passion in modern usage.