tensely

[ˈtɛnsli]

tensely Definition

• 1. in a nervous or anxious way
• 2. in a way that is stretched tight or taut

Using tensely: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "tensely" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  She waited tensely for the results of the exam.

• Example

  He held the rope tensely, ready to pull it tight.

• Example

  The atmosphere in the room was tensely quiet.

tensely Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for tensely

• anxiously
• nervously
• uneasily

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Summary: tensely in Brief

'Tensely' [ˈtɛnsli] means in a nervous or anxious way, or in a way that is stretched tight or taut. It is often used to describe a person's demeanor or a situation. Examples include 'She waited tensely for the results of the exam,' and 'The atmosphere in the room was tensely quiet.'