Synonyms for providently


Grammar : Adv
Spell : prov-i-duhnt
Phonetic Transcription : ˈprɒv ɪ dənt

Top 10 synonyms for providently Other synonyms for the word providently

Définition of providently

Origin :
  • c.1400, from Latin providentem (nominative providens) "foreseeing, prudent," present participle of providere "to foresee" (see provide).
  • As in carefully : adv cautiously; painstakingly
Example sentences :
  • The Doctor had providently brought a flask of brandy in his pocket.
  • Extract from : « The Atlantic Monthly, Vol. 12, No. 74, December, 1863 » by Various
  • I drew a panorama of the northern mountains, while Rehim Ali munched a piece of bread which he had providently brought with him.
  • Extract from : « Trans-Himalaya, Vol. 1 (of 2) » by Sven Hedin
  • So she told her scheme to Vidúshaka, and providently gave him her ring, and then disappeared at the close of the night.
  • Extract from : « The Kath Sarit Sgara » by Somadeva Bhatta
  • There they remained till the 10th, and must have famished, had they not providently found some salt fish upon the island.
  • Extract from : « The Lyon in Mourning, Vol. 1 » by Robert Forbes
  • He can barely mean, that a condition of drowsihead is other than providently warned by laughter of friends.
  • Extract from : « The Amazing Marriage, Complete » by George Meredith
  • She discovered herself feeling as the burdened mother, not providently for her girl, in the choice of a mate.
  • Extract from : « One of Our Conquerors, Complete » by George Meredith
  • A third stoker was providently enraged at the scene, and assailed the second stoker.
  • Extract from : « The Open Boat and Other Stories » by Stephen Crane
  • "A growing girl needs lots of sleep," Ray providently remarked.
  • Extract from : « Song of the Lark » by Willa Cather
  • The coachman had providently put his dinner in the form of a sausage, rolled in brown paper, under his seat.
  • Extract from : « Pilgrimage from the Alps to the Tiber » by James Aitken Wylie
  • He that doth the ravens feed, / Yea, providently caters for the sparrow, / Be comfort to my age.
  • Extract from : « Dictionary of Quotations from Ancient and Modern, English and Foreign Sources » by James Wood

Antonyms for providently

Based on : Thesaurus.com - Gutenberg.org - Dictionary.com - Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2019