Definition of patiently in English:
patiently
adverb ˈpeɪʃ(ə)ntliˈpeɪʃ(ə)ntli
In a way that shows tolerance of delays, problems, or suffering without becoming annoyed or anxious.
the assembled hordes waited patiently to get in
he patiently explained the pros and cons
Example sentencesExamples
- Patiently, he told me how he got into what we now call stand-up comedy by accident.
- He has spent an inordinate amount of time patiently communicating how he wants the company to change.
- He listened patiently, and gave thanks in polite and measured tones.
- The writings of great masters and new pioneers continue to inspire my artistic journey, and my dancers have patiently travelled along with me.
- The film patiently follows her through each phase of her initiation into convent life.
- At the matinee, Emily patiently sat in my lap.
- He patiently guided my interest in Buddhist art for a decade thereafter.
- A young man patiently collects cash from each woman, then makes a notation in her loan book.
- Its struggle to overcome the stigma of stereotyping is captured patiently, yet there is never a dull moment.
- His scenes with Ruth, whom he's patiently helping to work through her own traumas, are the film's best.
Definition of patiently in US English:
patiently
adverbˈpāSH(ə)ntlēˈpeɪʃ(ə)ntli
In a way that shows tolerance of delays, problems, or suffering without becoming annoyed or anxious.
the assembled hordes waited patiently to get in
he patiently explained the pros and cons
Example sentencesExamples
- The writings of great masters and new pioneers continue to inspire my artistic journey, and my dancers have patiently travelled along with me.
- At the matinee, Emily patiently sat in my lap.
- His scenes with Ruth, whom he's patiently helping to work through her own traumas, are the film's best.
- A young man patiently collects cash from each woman, then makes a notation in her loan book.
- He listened patiently, and gave thanks in polite and measured tones.
- He patiently guided my interest in Buddhist art for a decade thereafter.
- Its struggle to overcome the stigma of stereotyping is captured patiently, yet there is never a dull moment.
- He has spent an inordinate amount of time patiently communicating how he wants the company to change.
- Patiently, he told me how he got into what we now call stand-up comedy by accident.
- The film patiently follows her through each phase of her initiation into convent life.