avidly
avidly — adverb
1. doing something — usually reading, watching, collecting, or following news or a
doing something — usually reading, watching, collecting, or following news or a hobby — with strong, sustained interest, as if you cannot get enough of it.
Sofia avidly read every novel her favourite author had written, often finishing one in a single weekend.
verb + avidly with reading/consumption verbs
Fans of the show have been avidly following the trial on social media for weeks.
avidly + follow (news, story, sports)
Mr. Bao has avidly collected old postcards from European cities since he retired ten years ago.
The children watched the magician avidly, refusing to blink during his card tricks.
Reporters listened avidly as the scientist described her new findings on coral reefs.
- eagerly
more general; covers physical actions and short bursts of excitement, where 'avidly' sounds wrong.
- enthusiastically
wider range of verbs and a more outward, visible energy; 'avidly' suggests quieter, hungrier focus.
- keenly
similar register and feel; common in British writing, often paired with 'aware' or 'interested'.
- voraciously
stronger; almost only used with reading or consuming media, suggesting an even bigger appetite.
- reluctantly
shows unwilling or hesitant action — opposite of the keen interest 'avidly' carries.
- indifferently
shows lack of interest, where 'avidly' shows strong interest.
文法句型
verb + avidly
avidly + verb (modifying activity verbs of consumption or pursuit)
用法筆記
Strongly preferred with verbs of consuming information or pursuing interests (read, follow, watch, listen, collect, pursue). Sounds odd with verbs of action like 'run' or 'fight' — use 'eagerly' or 'fiercely' there instead. Tends to describe a steady, ongoing appetite rather than a single burst of excitement.