Patiently
/ˈpeɪʃəntli/
Definitions
In a manner that shows the ability to wait calmly for something without getting annoyed or agitated.
/ˈpeɪʃəntli/
In a patient manner; with patience.
He listened patiently to her long story.
💡 Simply: Imagine you're waiting for your favorite pizza to be delivered. If you're not getting mad or complaining, you're waiting patiently! It means you're calm and can deal with a delay without getting upset.
👶 For kids: It means to wait without getting upset or annoyed.
More Examples
The child waited patiently for his turn on the swing.
The mechanic worked patiently on the car engine.
The detective patiently gathered evidence.
How It's Used
"She waited patiently for the bus."
"The teacher explained the concept patiently to the students."
"The nurse patiently cared for the sick patients."
Idioms & expressions
Patience is a virtue
It is good to be patient.
"When dealing with a slow internet connection, remember that patience is a virtue."
From Middle English, derived from the adjective 'patient' (from Old French 'paciant', from Latin 'patiens' – suffering, enduring) + '-ly' (adverbial suffix).
The word 'patiently' has been used since the 14th century and appears in various religious texts and early literary works, reflecting the value placed on endurance and tolerance.
Memory tip
Imagine a person sitting quietly and calmly while waiting for a doctor's appointment; they are waiting patiently.
Word Origin
"suffering, enduring"