patiently
adverb/ˈpeɪʃntli/
/ˈpeɪʃntli/
- in a way that shows that you are able to wait for a long time or to accept annoying behaviour or difficulties without becoming angry
- Everyone waited patiently for me to get it right.
- She sat patiently waiting for her turn.
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