patiently

Everyday

Patiently means in a calm way, waiting or working without getting cross, bored or upset. tree →

In the lessons

In school and everyday life, waiting patiently in line or working patiently on a hard problem is good behaviour; in stories a character waits patiently for something to happen. Phrases: «wait patiently», «listen patiently», «explain patiently».

Examples

• We waited patiently for our turn. tree →
• The teacher patiently explained the sum again. tree →
• The cat sat patiently by the mouse hole. tree →
• Please wait patiently in line. tree →
• She patiently untangled the necklace. tree →
• He listened patiently to his little brother's story. tree →
• The fisherman waited patiently for a bite. tree →
• The hare, meanwhile, waited patiently on the shore. tree →

Note

Adverb from «patient» + -ly. Noun: patience. Opposite: impatiently. Trap: «patient» is also a noun meaning a person a doctor looks after — different meaning, same word.

In Jewish tradition

Waiting calmly and trusting in God to answer.

Interpretation. The Psalms teach that waiting for God is an act of faith, and the tradition reads such waiting as trust that God will help in His time.

Examples

• I waited patiently for the LORD; and He inclined unto me, and heard my cry. (Writings PSA.40.2, JPS 1917) tree →
• Resign thyself unto the LORD, and wait patiently for Him; fret not thyself because of him who prospereth in his way, because of the man who bringeth wicked devices to pass. (Writings PSA.37.7, JPS 1917) tree →

Note

Adverb from «patient» + -ly. Noun: patience. Opposite: impatiently. Trap: «patient» is also a noun meaning a person a doctor looks after — different meaning, same word.