avidly
adverb
Simple meaning
In an avid way.
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
avuhdleeSay the bold part a little louder.
IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈævədli
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
adverb
In an avid manner; greedily; eagerly.
“Whatever the flavor or color of your local paper, do remember that these are read avidly for local information.”
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- C2 · Proficient (estimated)
Word Aura™
How this word commonly comes across.
This meaning: In an avid manner; greedily; eagerly.
Used this way, avidly is a common word with a clearly warm, approving pull. It carries warmth, so it reads as personal rather than detached.
“Whatever the flavor or color of your local paper, do remember that these are read avidly for local information.”
- Emotional tone
- Positive
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Gentle
- How common
- Common
- Connotation
- Keen and enthusiastic
- Usage feel
- Warm and expressive
Usage note
It most often appears in the pattern “avidly for …”, which is worth copying when you use it.
Natural pattern: avidly for …
Word Aura describes common impressions, not a measurement. Tone changes with sentence, speaker, relationship and situation.
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- “Whatever the flavor or color of your local paper, do remember that these are read avidly for local information.”adverb
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