Definition of "emulously" [em•u•lous•ly]

• In an emulous manner; ambitiously or competitively. (adverb)

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• "Half-a-dozen of busy hands, which were emulously employed in plundering the fallen knight, whose arms and accoutrements were of a magnificence befitting his quality, instantly forbore the occupation, and half the number of voices exculpated themselves, by laying the blame on the"
• "Abbot, who saw them and their followers rush hastily and emulously to ascend the height without waiting till their men were placed in order. — “And you, gentlemen,” he continued, addressing"
• "Three minstrels emulously stepped forward with voice and harp."