patiently
PAY-shuhnt-lee
Patiently (adverb) means In a patient way; without complaining or losing your temper while waiting or enduring something. Example: “She waited patiently for over an hour without checking her phone once.”
adverb
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In a patient way; without complaining or losing your temper while waiting or enduring something.
"She waited patiently for over an hour without checking her phone once."
"He patiently explained the instructions a third time."
How to use patiently
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDoing something calmly and without frustration while you wait or deal with a difficult situation.
Common pairings
wait patiently
explain patiently
patiently endure
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more patiently
- Superlative
- most patiently
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She waited _____ for over an hour without checking her phone once.
Etymology
Built from patient plus the adverb ending -ly.
Antonyms
Related words
Rhymes for patiently
gently
recently
fluently
urgently
silently
intently
patently
decently
currently
fervently
evidently
presently
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Frequently asked questions
What does “patiently” mean?
The word “patiently” means in a patient way; without complaining or losing your temper while waiting or enduring something. In plain terms, doing something calmly and without frustration while you wait or deal with a difficult situation.
How do you pronounce “patiently”?
“Patiently” is pronounced PAY-shuhnt-lee (/ˈpeɪʃəntli/ in IPA).
How do you use “patiently” in a sentence?
Here is “patiently” used in a sentence: “She waited patiently for over an hour without checking her phone once.”
What is the opposite of “patiently”?
The opposite of “patiently” — its antonyms — is impatiently.
What part of speech is “patiently”?
“Patiently” is an adverb.
Is “patiently” a common word?
“Patiently” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the B2 level.
