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AMBITIOUSLY
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Dictionary entry overview: What does ambitiously mean?
• AMBITIOUSLY (adverb)
The adverb AMBITIOUSLY has 1 sense:
1. with ambition; in an ambitious and energetic manner
Familiarity information: AMBITIOUSLY used as an adverb is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
With ambition; in an ambitious and energetic manner
Synonyms:
ambitiously; determinedly
Context example:
she pursued her goals ambitiously
Antonym:
unambitiously (in an unambitious manner)
Pertainym:
ambitious (having a strong desire for success or achievement)
Context examples
It was he who snarled warningly at the younger members of the pack or slashed at them with his fangs when they ambitiously tried to pass him.
(White Fang, by Jack London)
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