patiently
adverb
pa·tient·ly
ˈpā-shənt-lē 
: in a patient manner : with calmness or without complaint or hurry in spite of delays, difficulties, tedium, etc.
The bank customers waited patiently for the next teller.
She very patiently answered all our questions.
It wasn't until I was in my late teens, when my brother Caleb patiently taught me to play racquetball, that I realized I was coordinated enough to participate in athletic endeavors.—
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The furry friend waited patiently on the shore on its leash as Shayk posed for the camera in a black dress and sunglasses.
—Esme Mazzeo, Peoplemag, 27 May 2024
Others wait patiently at the merchandise stalls, anxious to buy a jersey, a scarf, a commemorative trinket.
—María Garrido, New York Times, 24 May 2024
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Esme Mazzeo, Peoplemag, 27 May 2024
Others wait patiently at the merchandise stalls, anxious to buy a jersey, a scarf, a commemorative trinket.
—María Garrido, New York Times, 24 May 2024
See all Example Sentences for patiently
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“Patiently.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/patiently. Accessed 1 Jun. 2024.
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