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ambitiously

 

[ æmˈbɪʃəsli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

manner of action

Ambitiously means doing something with a strong desire and determination to achieve success or to become powerful. It reflects a mindset of setting high goals and striving to accomplish them. This word often conveys a sense of eagerness and zealous pursuit in both personal and professional contexts. People who act ambitiously are typically driven, competitive, and willing to take risks.

Synonyms

aspirational, determined, driven, enterprising, goal-oriented

Examples of usage

  • She ambitiously pursued her dream of becoming a doctor.
  • They planned to ambitiously expand their business overseas.
  • He ambitiously took on the leadership role in the project.
  • The team worked ambitiously to meet the tight deadline.

Translations

Translations of the word "ambitiously" in other languages:

🇵🇹 ambiciosamente

🇮🇳 महत्वाकांक्षी तरीके से

🇩🇪 ambitioniert

🇮🇩 dengan ambisi

🇺🇦 амбіційно

🇵🇱 ambitnie

🇯🇵 野心的に

🇫🇷 avec ambition

🇪🇸 ambiciosamente

🇹🇷 hırslı bir şekilde

🇰🇷 야망 있게

🇸🇦 بطموح

🇨🇿 ambiciózně

🇸🇰 ambiciózne

🇨🇳 雄心勃勃地

🇸🇮 ambiciozno

🇮🇸 metnaðargjarnlega

🇰🇿 амбициялық түрде

🇬🇪 მოამბიორი

🇦🇿 məqsədli şəkildə

🇲🇽 ambiciosamente

Etymology

The word 'ambitiously' is derived from the adjective 'ambitious,' which originated from the Latin word 'ambitiosus.' The Latin term comes from 'ambitio,' meaning a 'going around' or 'to solicit votes,' which is related to the verb 'ambire,' meaning 'to go around' or 'to seek.' The notion of ambition has evolved from its initial connotations of seeking office or status to a broader meaning of striving for success in various aspects of life. The adverbial form 'ambitiously' emerged in the English language to describe the manner in which someone pursues their goals with a fervent desire for achievement. Over the years, the use of this word has been associated with a positive drive for accomplishments, often reflecting cultural values that celebrate self-improvement and high aspirations.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #33,509 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.