patiently

Thân thiện

He patiently played with the child.

Definition

Adverb: In a patient manner; with patience. It describes the quality of acting or waiting calmly without becoming annoyed or anxious, especially when faced with delay, difficulty, or provocation.

Usage

The adverb "patiently" is used to modify a verb, describing how an action is performed. It indicates that the action is done with composure and tolerance.

Examples

• She patiently explained the rules to the new students.
• The audience waited patiently for the concert to begin.
• He listened patiently to all of our complaints before responding.

Advanced Usage

• "to wait patiently": This is a very common collocation emphasizing calm endurance during a period of waiting.
  • We waited patiently in line for over an hour.
• "to explain/teach/listen patiently": Often used with verbs of communication to describe a calm, unhurried, and tolerant approach.
  • The teacher patiently guided each student through the difficult problem.

Variants and Related Words

• Patient (adjective): Having or showing patience.
  • She is a very patient teacher.
• Patience (noun): The capacity to accept or tolerate delay, problems, or suffering without becoming annoyed or anxious.
  • Learning a language requires a lot of patience.
• Impatiently (adverb): The opposite of patiently; in a restless or annoyed manner due to delay.
  • He tapped his foot impatiently.

Synonyms

• Calmly
• Uncomplainingly
• Tolerantly
• Forbearingly
• Resignedly (suggests acceptance without happiness)

Antonyms

• Impatiently
• Restlessly
• Anxiously

Học thuật

Adverb

1. with patience; in a patient manner
   • he patiently played with the child