anxiously adverb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and examples

In a worried or nervous manner.

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.”

Used to modify verbs describing emotional or tense situations. Common in both spoken and written English when expressing fear, worry, or expectation.

Author’s summary: The adverb anxiously conveys a sense of nervous expectation or concern, often linked to uncertain or emotional situations.

Oxford Learner's Dictionaries — 2025-11-29