NYT Dictionary

AVIDLY

/ˈævɪdli/
AdverbAV-id-lyav-id-ly · 3 syllablesCollege

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2019, 2021, 2022, 2024, 2025, 2026

Meaning

In an avid manner; greedily; eagerly.

Etymology

Origin: Middle English

Etymology tree Latin avidusbor. French avide English avid Middle English -ly English -ly English avidly From avid + -ly.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

anxiouslyanimatedlyavariciouslybreathlesslycovetouslydevouringlyeagerlyenthusiasticallygraspinglygreedily

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 4 recorded puzzles:

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