Patiently

Pronunciation: /ˈpeɪ.ʃənt.li/

Definitions of patiently

adverb An adverb is a word that modifies a verb, adjective, or another adverb. It often describes how, when, or where an action is performed. In this case, 'patiently' describes how something is done with patience.

Example Sentences

A1 She waited patiently for the bus to arrive.

A2 The teacher explained the lesson patiently to the students.

B1 He listened patiently as his friend shared their problems.

B2 The doctor patiently answered all of the patient's questions.

C1 The scientist patiently conducted experiments to gather data.

C2 The artist patiently perfected every detail of their masterpiece.

Examples of patiently in a Sentence

formal The doctor patiently explained the treatment options to the patient.

informal She waited patiently for her friend to arrive at the coffee shop.

slang I told him to chill out and wait patiently for the results.

figurative The gardener patiently nurtured the seeds, waiting for them to bloom into beautiful flowers.

Grammatical Forms of patiently

• past tense: patiently
• plural: patiently
• comparative: more patiently
• superlative: most patiently
• present tense: patiently
• future tense: will patiently
• perfect tense: have patiently
• continuous tense: is patiently
• singular: patiently
• positive degree: patiently
• infinitive: to patiently
• gerund: patiently
• participle: patiently

Origin and Evolution of patiently

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'patiently' originated from the Latin word 'patienter' which means 'with patience'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'patiently' has retained its original meaning of enduring or bearing with patience, but has also come to be associated with calmness and composure in the face of adversity.