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Definition of tensely

tensely

/ˈtɛns.li/
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• adverb

1

In a nervous, anxious, or emotionally strained manner.

Example

"The candidates waited tensely in the hallway for the interview results to be announced."

2

In a physically rigid, taut, or tightly stretched manner.

Example

"He sat tensely on the edge of the wooden chair, his shoulders hunched and his hands gripping the armrests."

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