English · Emotions & Feelings
anxiously
ˈæŋkʃəsli
[ˈæŋkʃəsli]
in an anxious manner
Intermediateadverb
Definition
Doing something while feeling worried or tense.
Example
They waited anxiously for the test results.
They waited anxiously for the test results.
Etymology
From 'anxious', from Latin 'anxius' meaning 'troubled', plus '-ly'.
How & Where It’s Used
Describes waiting, watching, or acting under stress.