### Definition
In a worried or nervous manner.
### Usage Examples
- to ask, look, or wait anxiously
- Residents are anxiously awaiting a decision.
### Notes
This adverb describes actions done with visible concern or unease. It often appears in expressions showing tension or anticipation.
> Example: “She glanced anxiously at the clock, hoping for good news.”
### Grammar and Vocabulary
Used to modify verbs describing emotional or tense situations. Common in both spoken and written English when expressing fear, worry, or expectation.
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**Author’s summary:** The adverb *anxiously* conveys a sense of nervous expectation or concern, often linked to uncertain or emotional situations.
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Oxford Learner's Dictionaries — 2025-11-29