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Definition of patiently

patiently

/ˈpeɪ.ʃənt.li/
pa · tient · ly
Adjective:patient
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• adverb

1

In a way that shows tolerance of delays, problems, or suffering without becoming annoyed or anxious.

Example

"The teacher waited patiently for the students to settle down and open their textbooks."

2

With quiet, steady perseverance or diligence despite difficulty or the length of a task.

Example

"She worked patiently over several months to restore the damaged sixteenth-century painting."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in Middle English from the adjective "patient" (from Old French and Latin "patientem", meaning "bearing, supporting, suffering, enduring") plus the adverbial suffix "-ly".

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Patiently. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/patiently
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