patiently

Meanings

• bearing all difficulties calmly and without complaint

  - "Despite the long wait in line, she remained patiently."
  - "The teacher appreciated the students who were patiently listening to the lecture."
  - "Although the construction project was delayed due to unexpected circumstances, the workers remained patiently."
  - "The elderly woman at the bus stop was patiently waiting for the bus to arrive."

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Antonyms

impatiently

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with patiently
tenaciously , compassionately , precautionately , considerately , discreetly , meticulously , thoughtfully , vigilantly , zealously

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Homophones

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1. patiently
   

2. patiently
   

3. patently
   

4. patently
   

5. patently
   

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Variants

List of all variants of patiently that leads to same result
patiently

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Etymology

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From the Old French word 'patience', which comes from the Latin word 'patior', meaning 'to suffer'.

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Culture

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Patiently has been used in various forms of art, literature, music, and film. In literature, patiently has been used as a theme, symbol, or character trait. For instance, in Fyodor Dostoevsky's novel 'The Brothers Karamazov', the character Alyosha is described as patiently bearing all the suffering and hardships that come his way. In music, patiently has been used as a lyrical theme, where the singer expresses the desire or need to be patient in various aspects of life, such as love, work, or personal growth. For example, in the song 'Patience' by Guns N' Roses, the singer expresses the need to be patient in love, saying 'You've got a heart of stone / I would like to spend the night alone / But if you want me to wait for you / I'll be patient baby, I'll be patient baby'.

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