ardently

adverb

Definition of ardentlynext
as in earnestly

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ardently
  1. earnestly
  2. seriously
  3. thoroughly
  4. continuously
  5. vigorously
Adverb
  • Johnson conceded his own hesitation to get tested in the past, but earnestly told me it can be done nowadays with a blood test.
    Steven Aquino, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
  • Even as his faculties worsen and his speech slurs, the earnestly funny dressings down continue to impressive and unsettling effect.
    Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 20 Sep. 2024
Definition of earnestly
Adverb
  • Charles is grieving a wife who died from complications related to Alzheimer’s, and the drama rooted in dementia is one of the things that Charles and the series take most seriously.
    Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 Nov. 2024
  • For one, online shopping is seriously overwhelming.
    Lauren Mazzo, SELF, 20 Nov. 2024
Definition of seriously
Adverb
  • Shake thoroughly to blend the smoky and sweet flavors, then strain the cocktail into a coupe glass.
    Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
  • Tom's said the black substance was located in an area that was hard to reach and prone to moisture, but that it has since thoroughly been cleaned.
    Ayana Archie, NPR, 20 Nov. 2024
Definition of thoroughly
Adverb
  • This includes looking for new scam compounds globally and continuously disrupting their operations, Meta said.
    Davey Winder, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
  • That Black artists are expected to conform and continuously subject themselves to such hostile environments under the guise of participating in community is wholly unfair.
    Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 21 Nov. 2024
Definition of continuously
Adverb
  • His red lips are freshly licked, and his eyes shoot out at us as vigorously as his cigar.
    Jackson Arn, The New Yorker, 21 Nov. 2024
  • Shake vigorously to chill the ingredients, then strain the mixture into a rocks or mason jar glass.
    Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
Definition of vigorously
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