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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One man came in with a bag of coins that the cashier patiently counted out.
—Shannon Pettypiece, NBC news, 1 June 2026
Once a design is ready, the team’s seamstresses patiently cut and sew each piece of clothing.
—ABC News, 30 May 2026
It’s been there this whole time, waiting patiently.
—Jack Lang, New York Times, 28 May 2026
Judge, who is the reigning American League MVP, waited patiently for his next at-bat during the 2026 World Baseball Classic.
—Jaylon Thompson
may 26, Kansas City Star, 27 May 2026
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Shannon Pettypiece, NBC news, 1 June 2026
Once a design is ready, the team’s seamstresses patiently cut and sew each piece of clothing.
—ABC News, 30 May 2026
It’s been there this whole time, waiting patiently.
—Jack Lang, New York Times, 28 May 2026
Judge, who is the reigning American League MVP, waited patiently for his next at-bat during the 2026 World Baseball Classic.
—Jaylon Thompson
may 26, Kansas City Star, 27 May 2026
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 4 Jun. 2026.
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