The dog eagerly approached the stranger, wagging its tail.

Meaning: The dog really wanted to get close to the stranger, so it moved towards them while moving its tail from side to side.

Choice of Words: Eagerly is an adjective that means with great desire or enthusiasm. Approach is a verb that means to come near or move towards someone or something. Tail is a noun that refers to the long, thin part of an animal's body that extends from its back.

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Related Expressions

• The friendly dog wagged its tail in greeting as the stranger approached.
• The dog eagerly wagged its tail as it approached home.
• Wagging tail, dog ran to stranger.
• The dog chased the ball, its tail wagging excitedly.
• The little dog barked excitedly, wagging its tail happily.
• The dog's wagging tail expressed its happiness.
• The dog chased the ball enthusiastically, wagging its tail with delight.
• The dog chased the ball across the yard, its tail wagging excitedly.
• The dog barked happily, wagging its tail.
• The dog chased the ball, barking and wagging its tail.