Intently

Pronunciation: /ɪnˈtɛntli/

Definitions of intently

adverb in a focused or concentrated manner

Example Sentences

A1 She listened intently to the teacher's instructions.

A2 The detective examined the clues intently, trying to solve the mystery.

B1 The artist painted intently, focusing on every brushstroke.

B2 The scientist studied the data intently, looking for patterns.

C1 The negotiator listened intently to both sides, trying to find a compromise.

C2 The musician played intently, pouring all their emotions into the music.

Examples of intently in a Sentence

formal The detective listened intently to the witness's account of the crime.

informal I watched intently as the magician performed his tricks.

slang She was staring intently at her crush from across the room.

figurative The artist studied the painting intently, trying to decipher its hidden meaning.

Grammatical Forms of intently

• past tense: intentlyed
• plural: intentlys
• comparative: more intently
• superlative: most intently
• present tense: intently
• future tense: will intently
• perfect tense: have intentlyed
• continuous tense: am intentlying
• singular: intently
• positive degree: intently
• infinitive: to intently
• gerund: intentlying
• participle: intentlyed

Origin and Evolution of intently

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'intently' originated from the Latin word 'intendere' which means 'to stretch out, strain, or direct'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'intently' has retained its original meaning of focusing or concentrating on something with great attention or earnestness.