patiently [pey-shuhnt] Example Sentences
Main Entry:
patiently [pey-shuhnt]
Part of Speech: adverb
Definition: suffering without complaint
Synonyms: bravely, calmly, dispassionately, enduringly, forbearingly, impassively, imperturbably, meekly, quietly, resignedly, submissively, tolerantly
Main Entry: quietly
Part of Speech: adverb
Definition: calmly
Synonyms: patiently, placidly, serenely, unassumingly
Main Entry: faithfully
Part of Speech: adverb
Definition: always
Synonyms: constantly, forever, patiently, regular
Example Sentences
  • Everything makes sense when patiently explained to the reader.
  • Noticing my confusion, she laughed and patiently explained it all to me.
  • They do this at traffic light crossings, waiting patiently with human pedestrians for a red light before retrieving their prize.
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Main Entry: mildly
Part of Speech: adverb
Definition: gently
Synonyms: blandly, calmly, compassionately, delicately, genially, gingerly, imperturbably, indifferently, kindly, lightly, meekly, moderately, mollifyingly, patiently, quietly, softly, soothingly, temperately, tenderly, tepidly, tolerantly, tranquilly
Antonyms: harshly, roughly, violently
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