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.

—Rhoda Janzen

Examples of patiently in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Outside the theater, a small crowd patiently awaited his arrival. — Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 9 July 2026

If shares fail to make a strong upward move immediately, the positive momentum and levels of support are there to guide us patiently over the coming months. — Jay Woods, CNBC, 9 July 2026

The nearly 3,000-foot-long train was patiently idling beside the platform at East Perth Terminal, where a spread of scones, strawberry jam, clotted cream, and Bollinger champagne welcomed eager travelers. — Justin Meneguzzi, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2026

Supporters queue patiently while waiters weave between tables carrying trays of Sagres and Super Bock beers. — Guillermo Rai, New York Times, 7 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for patiently

• impatiently