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patiently

 

[ ˈpeɪʃəntli ]

Adverb / Adjective
Context #1 | Adverb

waiting without complaining

In a patient manner, without getting annoyed or frustrated, especially when waiting for a long time.

Synonyms

calmly, steadily, tolerantly

Examples of usage

  • She waited patiently for her turn to speak.
  • He listened patiently as she explained the situation.
Context #2 | Adjective

showing tolerance or endurance

Having the ability to remain calm and not become annoyed, even in difficult or challenging situations.

Synonyms

enduring, forbearing, tolerant

Examples of usage

  • He is a patient teacher, always willing to explain things clearly.
  • It requires a lot of patience to teach young children.

Translations

Translations of the word "patiently" in other languages:

🇵🇹 pacientemente

🇮🇳 धैर्यपूर्वक

🇩🇪 geduldig

🇮🇩 dengan sabar

🇺🇦 терпляче

🇵🇱 cierpliwie

🇯🇵 辛抱強く (しんぼうづよく)

🇫🇷 patiemment

🇪🇸 pacientemente

🇹🇷 sabırla

🇰🇷 인내심 있게 (innaesim itge)

🇸🇦 بصبر (biṣabr)

🇨🇿 trpělivě

🇸🇰 trpezlivo

🇨🇳 耐心地 (nàixīn de)

🇸🇮 potrpežljivo

🇮🇸 þolinmóður

🇰🇿 шыдамдылықпен

🇬🇪 მოთმინებით (mot'minebit)

🇦🇿 səbrlə

🇲🇽 pacientemente

Word origin

The word 'patiently' is derived from the Middle English word 'pacient', which came from the Old French 'pacient' and the Latin 'patientem' (nominative 'patiens'), meaning 'suffering, enduring'. The concept of patience has been valued in various cultures and philosophies as a virtue, emphasizing the ability to remain calm and composed in the face of challenges or delays.

See also: impatient, impatiently, patience, patients.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #10,034, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.