absently Definition
in a way that shows a lack of attention or deep thought; absent-mindedly.
Using absently: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "absently" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
She was staring absently out the window.
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He absently played with his pen while thinking.
Example
I absently nodded my head in agreement without really listening.
absently Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for absently
- inattentively
- unthinkingly
- absent-mindedly
Antonyms for absently
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Summary: absently in Brief
'Absently' [ˈæbsəntli] means to do something in a way that shows a lack of attention or deep thought, often absent-mindedly. It is an adverb and can be used to describe actions like staring or playing with something while thinking. Synonyms include 'absent-mindedly,' 'inattentively,' and 'unthinkingly.' Antonyms include 'attentively,' 'mindfully,' and 'consciously.'
