patiently

adverb

pa·​tient·​ly ˈpā-shənt-lē How to pronounce patiently (audio)
: 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

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Give me their backstory in 100 words… Norgaard had to wait patiently to break through outside his native Denmark. Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 10 July 2025 The outcome is likely to be particularly disappointing for Holloway, who patiently waited for years for the star vehicle to get on track after plenty of false stops and starts. James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 9 July 2025 The polite way to deplane is front to back, waiting patiently as each row exits in order. Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 8 July 2025 Fans can only wait patiently to find out what the Lakers have in mind. Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for patiently

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of patiently was in the 14th century

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“Patiently.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/patiently. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.

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