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Synonyms for patiently


Grammar : Adv
Spell : pey-shuhnt
Phonetic Transcription : ˈpeɪ ʃənt

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Définition of patiently

Origin :
  • mid-14c., "enduring without complaint," from Old French pacient and directly from Latin patientem (see patience). Related: Patiently.
  • adv suffering without complaint
  • adv continuing without impatience
Example sentences :
  • There is no parallel in history to the humiliation they have patiently borne.
  • Extract from : « The Grand Old Man » by Richard B. Cook
  • And we did well to patiently abide the complete unfoldment of the Divine plan.
  • Extract from : « City of Endless Night » by Milo Hastings
  • They were all to wait as patiently as possible till she came back.
  • Extract from : « Four Girls and a Compact » by Annie Hamilton Donnell
  • I promptly refused, but patiently from time to time she repeated her request.
  • Extract from : « The Harbor » by Ernest Poole
  • It is dreadful, replied Crawford, but I will endeavor to bear it patiently.
  • Extract from : « Chronicles of Border Warfare » by Alexander Scott Withers
  • I advised her to leave it, and begin, for the Imp was patiently waiting her turn.
  • Extract from : « Things as They Are » by Amy Wilson-Carmichael
  • The Prince had never come, but the Princess waited for him patiently.
  • Extract from : « The Very Small Person » by Annie Hamilton Donnell
  • Filippo heard me patiently, but when I had done he shook his head.
  • Extract from : « The Shame of Motley » by Raphael Sabatini
  • A capacity will be given them patiently to abide by the resolution of their souls.
  • Extract from : « The Cavalry General » by Xenophon
  • My child,” said Parson Lute, patiently, “turn your face this way.
  • Extract from : « The Cruise of the Shining Light » by Norman Duncan
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