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tensely

 

[ ˈtɛnsli ]

Adverb / Adjective
Context #1 | Adverb

in a tense manner

In a nervous or anxious manner, often due to stress or anticipation. It can also refer to something being tightly stretched or strained.

Synonyms

anxiously, nervously, tautly

Examples of usage

  • She waited tensely for the exam results to be announced.
  • He gripped the edge of his seat tensely as the suspenseful scene unfolded.
Context #2 | Adjective

feeling or showing tension

Feeling strained, stressed, or under pressure. It can also describe something that is stretched tight or is in a state of tension.

Synonyms

anxious, strained, stressed

Examples of usage

  • The atmosphere in the room was tensely silent as they awaited the verdict.
  • His tensely clenched jaw revealed his inner turmoil.

Translations

Translations of the word "tensely" in other languages:

🇵🇹 tensamente

🇮🇳 तनावपूर्ण ढंग से

🇩🇪 angespannt

🇮🇩 dengan tegang

🇺🇦 напружено

🇵🇱 napięcie

🇯🇵 緊張して (きんちょうして)

🇫🇷 avec tension

🇪🇸 tensamente

🇹🇷 gergin bir şekilde

🇰🇷 긴장하게

🇸🇦 بتوتر

🇨🇿 napjatě

🇸🇰 napäto

🇨🇳 紧张地 (jǐnzhāng de)

🇸🇮 napeto

🇮🇸 streitu

🇰🇿 шиеленіскен түрде

🇬🇪 დაძაბულად

🇦🇿 gərgin şəkildə

🇲🇽 tensamente

Etymology

The word 'tensely' is derived from the adjective 'tense,' which originated in the late Middle English period. It comes from the Latin word 'tensus,' meaning 'stretched.' Over time, the adverb form 'tensely' developed to describe actions or situations characterized by tension or stress.

See also: pretense, tenseness.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #30,367 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.