Excitedly
[ik'saitidli]
Definition
(adv.) with excitement; in an excited manner; 'she shook his hand excitedly'.
Editor: Wallace--From WordNet
Examples
- Gerald was in his element, he talked freely and excitedly, his face glistened with a strange amusement. D. H. Lawrence. Women in Love .
- Immediately the passengers crowded excitedly to come ashore. D. H. Lawrence. Women in Love .
- But, doctor, (excitedly,) it will take not a minute--not but one small minute! Mark Twain. The Innocents Abroad.
- His heart was beating excitedly as he spoke. Edith Wharton. The Age of Innocence.
- Dallas, unconscious of what was going on in his father's mind, was talking excitedly and abundantly of Versailles. Edith Wharton. The Age of Innocence.
- As he locked the door, he said excitedly: 'The Thquire thtood by you, Thethilia, and I'll thtand by the Thquire. Charles Dickens. Hard Times.
- The steam launch was fussing in, all its music jingling, people calling excitedly from on board. D. H. Lawrence. Women in Love .
- The European Secretary burst excitedly into the room. Arthur Conan Doyle. The Return of Sherlock Holmes.
- Miss Jo owes me one, so you are finished, cried Fred excitedly, as they all drew near to see the finish. Louisa May Alcott. Little Women.
Editor: Wallace