tolerantly

Thân thiện

He listens tolerantly to his child's explanation.

Definition

Adverb: * In a tolerant manner; with tolerance: Showing a willingness to allow the existence of opinions or behavior that one does not necessarily agree with, without interference or judgment.

Usage

The adverb "tolerantly" describes how an action is performed—specifically, in a way that demonstrates tolerance, acceptance, or forbearance. It modifies verbs to show that something is done with an open-minded, patient, or permissive attitude.

Examples

• The teacher listened tolerantly to the student's unconventional theory.
• She smiled tolerantly at their noisy celebration, remembering her own youth.
• He answered the repetitive questions tolerantly, without showing any irritation.

Advanced Usage

• "To view/regard something tolerantly": To consider or look upon something with acceptance.
  • The community began to regard the new cultural practices more tolerantly over time.

Variants and Related Words

• Tolerant (adjective): Having or showing tolerance.
  • She is a very tolerant person.
• Tolerance (noun): The ability or willingness to tolerate something.
  • The policy promotes religious tolerance.
• Tolerate (verb): To allow the existence or practice of something without interference.
  • The school does not tolerate bullying.

Synonyms

• Acceptingly
• Forbearingly
• Indulgently
• Open-mindedly
• Patiently

Antonyms

• Intolerantly
• Narrow-mindedly
• Judgementally
• Impatiently

Học thuật

Adverb

1. in a tolerant manner
   • he reacts rather tolerantly toward his son's juvenile behavior