In a way that shows keen interest, intense enthusiasm, or eager desire.
From 'avid' (adjective) + adverbial suffix '-ly', following the standard English pattern for creating adverbs from adjectives, with 'avid' itself coming from Latin 'avidus'.
The word 'avidly' perfectly captures that breathless excitement—when someone reads avidly, they're not just reading, they're devouring pages as fast as they can, sometimes forgetting to eat or sleep.
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