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The state or quality of being eager; ardent desire.

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  1. n. The state or quality of being eager; ardent desire.
  2. n. Tartness; sourness.
  3. n. a positive feeling of wanting to push ahead with something
  4. n. prompt willingness
  5. 1. The state or quality of being eager; ardent desire. "The eagerness of love." Addison. 2. Tartness; sourness. [Obs.] Syn. -- Ardor; vehemence; earnestness; impetuosity; heartiness; fervor; fervency; avidity; zeal; craving; heat; passion; greediness.
  6. n:100 n. a positive feeling of wanting to push ahead with something