Antonyms for distractedly


Grammar : Adj
Spell : dih-strak-tid
Phonetic Transcription : dɪˈstræk tɪd


Definition of distractedly

  • As in madly : adj wildly, fiercely
Example sentences :
  • "But the fellow was forever sticking in here," he burst out, distractedly.
  • Extract from : « Tales of Unrest » by Joseph Conrad
  • I heard him slap his forehead, and say distractedly, "But perhaps she is not in a ship."
  • Extract from : « Romance » by Joseph Conrad and F.M. Hueffer
  • "I think I've seen to everything," said Mrs. Stanton distractedly.
  • Extract from : « For the Sake of the School » by Angela Brazil
  • She looked at him distractedly, the fire burning through her heart.
  • Extract from : « The Hero » by William Somerset Maugham
  • Distractedly Lady Kelsey sent messages to her nephew and to Mrs. Crowley.
  • Extract from : « The Explorer » by W. Somerset Maugham
  • He looked about distractedly and screwed up his eyes as if dazzled by the sun.
  • Extract from : « War and Peace » by Leo Tolstoy
  • She looked at him distractedly, brushing her hands across her eyes.
  • Extract from : « Privy Seal » by Ford Madox Ford
  • Distractedly we hurried to the spot already surrounded by a crowd of slaves.
  • Extract from : « Aurelian » by William Ware
  • Its my belief,' says my friend, 'that that woman is distractedly in love with you.'
  • Extract from : « The History of Pendennis » by William Makepeace Thackeray
  • She moved on distractedly, but he put out his hand and stayed her.
  • Extract from : « John Enderby » by Gilbert Parker

Synonyms for distractedly

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