Patiently Meaning in English

word · lemma: patient

US

ˈpeɪʃəntɫi

PAY-shunt-lee

UK

pˈeɪʃəntli

PAY-shunt-lee

Definition

In a calm and steady way, without getting angry or upset, while waiting for something or dealing with a difficult situation.

Usage & Nuances

'Patiently' is an adverb, often placed after the verb ('wait patiently'). It stresses calm endurance, not just time. Common with verbs like 'wait', 'listen', 'explain'. Avoid confusing it with 'calmly' (which doesn't include waiting or persistence).

• Spanish: pacientemente
• Portuguese (BR): pacientemente
• Portuguese (PT): pacientemente
• Chinese (Simplified): 耐心地
• Chinese (Traditional): 耐心地
• Hindi: धैर्यपूर्वक
• Arabic: بِصَبْرٍ
• Bengali: ধৈর্যসহকারে - ধৈর্যের সাথে
• Russian: терпеливо
• Japanese: 忍耐強く - 我慢して
• Vietnamese: kiên nhẫn
• Korean: 참을성 있게
• Turkish: sabırla
• Urdu: صبر سے
• Indonesian: dengan sabar

Example Sentences

She waited patiently for her turn.

basic

The dog sits patiently at the door.

basic

Please listen patiently to the instructions.

basic

He stood patiently in the long line without complaining.

natural

She explained everything patiently to the new employees.

natural

Kids don’t always wait patiently for dessert at dinner.

natural