impatiently
ihm-PAY-shuhnt-lee
Impatiently (adv) means In an impatient way. Example: “She tapped her pen impatiently while waiting for the results.”
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In an impatient way.
"Stella was waiting impatiently for the delivery to come."
"She tapped her pen impatiently while waiting for the results."
"When the work was almost completed, the Pope impatiently asked when it would be finished. Michelangelo answered, "When I shall be able"."
— , Sistine Ceiling[:] In Vatican chapel Michelangelo painted tremendous scenes from Bible (1946)
How to use impatiently
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDoing something while showing impatience.
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- Comparative
- more impatiently
- Superlative
- most impatiently
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Rhymes for impatiently
gently
recently
fluently
urgently
silently
intently
patently
decently
currently
fervently
patiently
evidently
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Frequently asked questions
What does “impatiently” mean?
The word “impatiently” means in an impatient way. In plain terms, doing something while showing impatience.
How do you pronounce “impatiently”?
“Impatiently” is pronounced ihm-PAY-shuhnt-lee (/ɪmˈpeɪʃəntli/ in IPA).
How do you use “impatiently” in a sentence?
Here is “impatiently” used in a sentence: “She tapped her pen impatiently while waiting for the results.”
What is the opposite of “impatiently”?
The opposite of “impatiently” — its antonyms — is patiently.
What part of speech is “impatiently”?
“Impatiently” is an adverb.
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