Restively: meaning, definitions and examples

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restively

 

[ หˆrษ›stษชvli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

expressing impatience

Restively is an adverb used to describe a state of being uneasy or restless. It often implies a feeling of impatience or dissatisfaction with the current situation. This word derives from the noun 'restive,' which describes a horse that is difficult to control due to its impatience. People may appear restively when waiting for an event to start or during tedious situations like long meetings. It can also convey a sense of agitation or anxious energy in various contexts.

Synonyms

anxiously, impatiently, restlessly

Examples of usage

  • The audience waited restively for the show to begin.
  • She paced restively during the long lecture.
  • The children sat restively in the waiting room.

Translations

Translations of the word "restively" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น respectivamente

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เฅเคฐเคฎเคถเคƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช beziehungsweise

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ secara berurutan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒั–ะดะฟะพะฒั–ะดะฝะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ odpowiednio

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใใ‚Œใžใ‚Œ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท respectivement

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ respectivamente

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sฤฑrasฤฑyla

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฐ๊ฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุนู„ู‰ ุงู„ุชูˆุงู„ูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ respektive

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ prรญsluลกne

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅˆ†ๅˆซ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ustrezno

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ samsvarandi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัำ™ะนะบะตัั–ะฝัˆะต

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒจแƒ”แƒกแƒแƒ‘แƒแƒ›แƒ˜แƒกแƒแƒ“

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mรผvafiq olaraq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ respectivamente

Etymology

The term 'restively' is derived from the adjective 'restive,' which has its origins in the early 19th century. The word 'restive' itself comes from the Latin 'restivus,' meaning 'to stay back' or 'to hold back.' Initially used in equestrian contexts to describe a horse that refused to move forward, the term evolved to encapsulate a broader meaning of restlessness and impatience in human behavior. As the term gained popularity, it spread into everyday language, often associated with situations where individuals feel confined or constrained, leading to discomfort or agitation. The adverbial form 'restively' emerged as a means to articulate this feeling, emphasizing its relevance in various social scenarios.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #41,669, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.