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- [pey-shuh nt]
- /ˈpeɪ ʃənt/
- /ˈpeɪ.ʃənt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [pey-shuh nt]
- /ˈpeɪ ʃənt/
Definitions of patiently word
- noun patiently a person who is under medical care or treatment. 1
- noun patiently a person or thing that undergoes some action. 1
- noun patiently Archaic. a sufferer or victim. 1
- adjective patiently bearing provocation, annoyance, misfortune, delay, hardship, pain, etc., with fortitude and calm and without complaint, anger, or the like. 1
- adjective patiently characterized by or expressing such a quality: a patient smile. 1
- adjective patiently quietly and steadily persevering or diligent, especially in detail or exactness: a patient worker. 1
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Origin of patiently
First appearance:
before 1275 One of the 13% oldest English words
1275-1325; Middle English pacient (adj. and noun) < Middle French < Latin patient- (stem of patiēns), present participle of patī to undergo, suffer, bear; see -ent
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Parts of speech for Patiently
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
patiently popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 96% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for patiently
adv patiently
- blandly — If you do something blandly, you do it in a calm and quiet way.
- compassionately — having or showing compassion: a compassionate person; a compassionate letter.
- faithfully — strict or thorough in the performance of duty: a faithful worker.
- genially — characterized by genius.
- imperturbably — incapable of being upset or agitated; not easily excited; calm: imperturbable composure.
adverb patiently
- fatalistically — the acceptance of all things and events as inevitable; submission to fate: Her fatalism helped her to face death with stoic calm.
- indefatigably — In an extremely persistent and untiring manner; in an indefatigable manner.
- mollifyingly — So as to mollify.
- quietly — making no noise or sound, especially no disturbing sound: quiet neighbors.
Antonyms for patiently
adverb patiently
- impatiently — not patient; not accepting delay, opposition, pain, etc., with calm or patience.
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