avidly

Avidly is an English adverb that describes performing an action with keen interest, enthusiasm, or eagerness. It answers the question how something is done: she read the manuscript avidly; he followed the news avidly. The word is formed from the adjective avid, which itself derives from Latin avidus meaning eager or desirous. The adverb first appeared in Early Modern English and has since remained common in formal and informal writing.

Usage-wise, avidly commonly accompanies verbs related to reading, studying, consuming media, or pursuing activities with zeal. It carries a positive connotation, indicating energetic engagement, though it can imply a strong, sometimes obsessive, focus depending on context. It is more formal or literary than everyday adverbs like eagerly or with interest, but it is widely understood in contemporary usage.

Examples include: She read the report avidly; the team followed the updates avidly on social media. Related terms include avid, avidity, and ardor.