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Antonyms for tolerantly


Grammar : Adv
Spell : tol-er-uh nt
Phonetic Transcription : ˈtɒl ər ənt



Definition of tolerantly

Origin :
  • 1784, from Latin tolerantia "endurance," from tolerans, present participle of tolerare "to bear, endure, tolerate" (see toleration). Related: Tolerantly.
  • As in justly : adv fairly
  • As in kindly : adv with compassion
  • As in moderately : adv to a degree, to some extent
  • As in mildly : adv gently
  • As in patiently : adv suffering without complaint
  • As in reasonably : adv to a moderate degree
Example sentences :
  • She smiled faintly, vaguely, tolerantly, as if she enjoyed his pleasure in teasing her.
  • Extract from : « Questionable Shapes » by William Dean Howells
  • "It's aye the old story with you," the Paymaster would say tolerantly.
  • Extract from : « Gilian The Dreamer » by Neil Munro
  • "It's a slip carriage," he said, smiling, tolerantly superior.
  • Extract from : « Ambrotox and Limping Dick » by Oliver Fleming
  • "That is quite proper, too, considering their relations," said Clarence tolerantly.
  • Extract from : « Susy, A Story of the Plains » by Bret Harte
  • "Well, that's very interesting, I'm sure," he said tolerantly.
  • Extract from : « The Best Short Stories of 1917 » by Various
  • He smiled at her tolerantly, handing up the lengthened strap.
  • Extract from : « Judith of the Cumberlands » by Alice MacGowan
  • "Well, you have to have discipline," Trigger said tolerantly.
  • Extract from : « Legacy » by James H Schmitz
  • "Your poor mother was obstinate," commented the captain, regarding her tolerantly.
  • Extract from : « Dialstone Lane, Complete » by W.W. Jacobs
  • "Oh, we have the whole day for our work," she answered, tolerantly.
  • Extract from : « The Landlord at Lion's Head, Complete » by William Dean Howells
  • He smiled at her kindly and tolerantly, yet with a gentle reproof.
  • Extract from : « A Young Man's Year » by Anthony Hope

Synonyms for tolerantly

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