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patiently

adv. manner
B1 Intermediate US //ˈpeɪʃəntɫi// UK //pˈeɪʃəntli// pa·tient·ly

adv. doing something in a calm way without getting angry or upset, even if it takes a long time.

adv. in a manner that demonstrates tolerance for delay, trouble, or suffering without becoming annoyed or anxious.


SIMPLE

She waited patiently for the bus to arrive.

CONTEXTUAL

The teacher sat patiently while the student struggled to find the right words to explain the problem.

COMPLEX

The detective watched the house patiently for hours, knowing that any sudden movement might alert the suspect and ruin weeks of careful surveillance.

Antonyms
Origin

From patient + -ly.

Usage

Typically follows the verb it modifies or appears at the end of the clause.

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