anxiously
2 synonyms for anxiously, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adv — In a nervous or worried way.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
uneasily
apprehensively
How to use anxiously
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
waited anxiously
anxiously awaiting
Frequently asked questions
What does “anxiously” mean?
The word “anxiously” means in a nervous or worried way. In plain terms, doing something while feeling nervous or on edge.
How do you pronounce “anxiously”?
“Anxiously” is pronounced ANG-shuhs-lee (/ˈæŋ(k).ʃəs.li/ in IPA).
How do you use “anxiously” in a sentence?
Here is “anxiously” used in a sentence: “She anxiously checked her phone every few minutes for a reply.”
What part of speech is “anxiously”?
“Anxiously” is an adverb.
