Eagers

Part of speech: noun, adjective

Definitions

1. Characterized by an intense desire or enthusiasm for something, indicating a readiness to engage or participate in activities
2. Demonstrating a strong eagerness, showcasing enthusiasm and motivation toward goals or interests
3. Exhibiting a yearning or longing that propels one to act with fervor or excitement

Etymology: "Eagers" is simply the plural of "eager", used here as a noun or adjective form. The adjective "eager" traces back to Latin "ācer", meaning "sharp" or "keen", a root it shares with words like "acid", "acerb" and "acrid". The Latin variant "ācrus" passed into Old French as "aigre", meaning "sharp" or "sour", and Middle English took it as "egre" or "eger". The surprising link is with "vinegar", which comes from the same root. Vinegar is literally "sour wine" in Old French, from "vin" plus "aigre", so the sharpness that gave us "eager" also gave us the tang in a salad dressing. Eagre, a word for a tidal bore, is a separate word that happens to be related in form.

Synonyms: enthusiasts, zealots, fans, supporters, devotees

Antonyms: reluctants, unenthusiasts, indifferents