patiently
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- 14
- Words With Friends
- 16
- Letters
- 9
/ˈpeɪʃəntli/
Definition of patiently
1 sense · 1 part of speech · etymology included
adv
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In a patient manner.
“"I feel that there is reason lurking in you somewhere, so we will patiently grope round for it."”
“Like most human activities, ballooning has sponsored heroes and hucksters and a good deal in between. For every dedicated scientist patiently recording atmospheric pressure and wind speed while shivering at high altitudes, there is a carnival barker with a bevy of pretty girls willing to dangle from a basket or parachute down to earth.”
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Etymology
From patient + -ly.
Words you can make from patiently
200+ playable · top: ANTITYPE (13 pts)
Best play antitype 13 points8-letter words
3 words7-letter words
10 words6-letter words
34 words- PAINTY 11 pts
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- ENTITY 9 pts
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5-letter words
66 words- APTLY 10 pts
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4-letter words
86 words- PALY 9 pts
- PATY 9 pts
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- PLAY 9 pts
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