- wanting something very much
Stacey is very eager to go cycling this weekend.
- fierce, intense, vehement
I’m keen on computers.
- ; keen; eager; showing great interest in something or desire to do something
I'm an avid reader.
- full of zeal; ardent
- With zealous fervor; excited, motivated
an enthusiastic lover of art
- hard-working and persistent
He was a very industrious student at school.
- Hard-working, diligent or regular (in attendance or work); industrious
- protective, guarding; careful in the protection of something one has or appreciates
She gave him a jealous look.
- Showing strong feelings; passionate; forceful or intense
The man made a vehement display of contempt.
- in an eager manner
- of a person: diligent in application or pursuit
- in an avid manner
- hard-working and focused
Scientists are very diligent in their work.
- physically strong and active
a vigorous scrub