patiently

Word parts

patient + -ly

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /ˈpeɪʃəntli/

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• Hyphenation: pa‧tient‧ly

Adverb

Positive patiently

Comparative more patiently

Superlative most patiently

1. Doing something patiently means to do it in a patient manner.

   Jimmy waited patiently for his mother to bring him his favorite toy.