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In the months leading up to World War II, there was a tendency among many Americans to talk absently about the trouble in Europe. Nothing that happened an ocean away seemed very threatening.
Gene Tierney

Meaning of "absently" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF ABSENTLY

absently  [ˈæbsəntlɪ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF ABSENTLY

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Absently is an adverb.
The adverb is an invariable part of the sentence that can change, explain or simplify a verb or another adverb.

WHAT DOES ABSENTLY MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of absently in the English dictionary

The definition of absently in the dictionary is in an absent-minded or preoccupied manner; inattentively.


WORDS THAT RHYME WITH ABSENTLY


acquiescently
ˌækwiˈɛsəntlɪ
adjacently
əˈdʒeɪsəntlɪ
beneficently
bɪˈnɛfɪsəntlɪ
candescently
kænˈdesəntlɪ
decently
ˈdiːsəntlɪ
incandescently
ˌɪnkænˈdɛsəntlɪ
incessantly
ɪnˈsɛsəntlɪ
indecently
ɪnˈdiːsəntlɪ
innocently
ˈɪnəsəntlɪ
lucently
ˈluːsəntlɪ
magnificently
mæɡˈnɪfɪsəntlɪ
nocently
ˈnəʊsəntlɪ
obeisantly
əʊˈbeɪsəntlɪ
obsolescently
ˌɒbsəˈlɛsəntlɪ
phosphorescently
ˌfɒsfəˈresəntlɪ
puissantly
ˈpjuːɪsəntlɪ
recently
ˈriːsəntlɪ
reminiscently
ˌrɛmɪˈnɪsəntlɪ
subjacently
sʌbˈdʒeɪsəntlɪ
translucently
trænzˈluːsəntlɪ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE ABSENTLY

abseiling
absence
absence of mind
absent
absent without leave
absent-minded
absent-mindedly
absent-mindedness
absente reo
absentee
absentee ballot
absentee landlord
absentee rate
absentee vote
absentee voter
absentee voting
absenteeism
absenter
absentia
absey

WORDS THAT END LIKE ABSENTLY

apparently
confidently
consequently
consistently
conveniently
currently
differently
efficiently
evidently
frequently
gently
independently
inherently
patiently
permanently
presently
significantly
silently
subsequently
sufficiently
urgently

Synonyms and antonyms of absently in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «ABSENTLY»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «absently» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of absently

Translation of «absently» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF ABSENTLY

Find out the translation of absently to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of absently from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «absently» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

心不在焉
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

distraídamente
570 millions of speakers

English

absently
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

असावधानी से
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

بذهول
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

рассеянно
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

distraidamente
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

অন্যমনস্কভাবে
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

distraitement
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Secara tidak sengaja
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

geistesabwesend
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

うっかりして
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

멍하니
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Absen
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

lơ đãng
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

absently
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

अनुपस्थितीत
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

dalgınlıkla
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

distrattamente
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

roztargnieniem
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

неуважно
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

absent
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

αφηρημένατις
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

afwesig
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

frånvarande
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

absently
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of absently

TRENDS

TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «ABSENTLY»

The term «absently» is normally little used and occupies the 110.441 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «ABSENTLY» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «absently» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «absently» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about absently

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QUOTES WITH «ABSENTLY»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word absently.
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Gene Tierney
In the months leading up to World War II, there was a tendency among many Americans to talk absently about the trouble in Europe. Nothing that happened an ocean away seemed very threatening.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «ABSENTLY»

Discover the use of absently in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to absently and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Phenomenology: Critical Concepts in Philosophy
To signify this experiential absence of the body I wiH refer to the "absently available body". This absent IN; available body is. (( II)1 something operating outside of tjLe_ absent from) the realm of consciousness, yet in some respects remaining ...
Dermot Moran, Lester E. Embree, 2004
2
Pink Carbide: Aluminum Opus
A crease formed across the middle of the paper as it bent between his absently tightening fingers, looking past it to a spot on the wall, his eyes seemed to become distant, withdrawn. "Shang is very concerned, more so than Ihave ever seen her ...
E. S. Wynn, 2007
3
Formalizing: Webster's Quotations, Facts and Phrases
Use in Literature AbsentingAs she chatted, she absently pushed to and fro a small antique urn of bronze on the chimneypiece, and in doing so she more than once gave Treherne a quick, significant glance, which he answered at last by a ...
‎2008
4
American Murder: Criminals, Crimes, and the Media
absently. told. Burke. to. have. a. nice. day. He. stopped. and. said. deliberately,. “ I. intend. on. having. a. very. nice. day.” rarity for two reasons: first, he was black in a field dominated by white men; and second, though he used a revolver, his ...
Mike Mayo, 2008
5
When We Touch The Stars:
She absently rubbed her wrist again. For some reason, it was itchy but there was nothing there that she could see. His hand turned the knob he had been reaching for, before he stood up and said, “We will rest now.” “Us? Together?” She was ...
Raylene Mathews, 2014
6
City of Dreams
I surmise that by then Bruce was dead, and the photographer was free to use flash bulbs,” J. Paul answered absently. Jordan whistled. “I have never before done what these pictures show me doing. I'm kind of sorry I missed it. Who took these ...
R. H. E. Crawford, 2004
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Links: A Collection of Short Stories
Absently, he picked up her hand and was surprised when her fingers gripped his. “Hey now, see, no problem, you're okay.... You even get to hold my hand. Lucky you, eh?” She blinked. It had been years since he had held anyone's hand.
Kaylia M. Metcalfe, M. Metcalfe Kaylia M. Metcalfe, 2009
8
Ghost Crown: The Tracks, Book Two
He sat on a snowdrift, absently star- ing at the slow-falling snow. Suddenly Orias Morrow shoved his way into the little circle to stare down at the broken crystal ring . “No.” It was an agonized whisper. He grabbed a piece in each hand, looked at ...
J. Gabriel Gates, Charlene Keel, 2012
9
The Montgomery Family Chronicles, Book 4: Family Matters
These men were a danger—they believed what they were saying. “E' cosìfolle!” “ Sue! It's okay, hon, don't worry. Nobody's crazy, I promise.” Tracey had taken the time to set the tray she'd been carrying down on the counter, Sue noted absently.
J. J. Massa, 2012
10
Spirits Speaking from the Heart: Inspiring Communications ...
She replied with amusement: Absently, yes, absently—how else can you send absent healing but absently? We all laughed. Patience continued: You need to simply remind yourself of the person and direct your thoughts to them, your loving  ...
Eileen McGlone, 2006

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «ABSENTLY»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term absently is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Around Broadneck: 'Hero dogs' spark a petting-fest at Broadneck …
Corcoran absently placed it next to some of the books on a table, and Beacon dove for it. Sharpeta entered with Bear and Badger and a ... «CapitalGazette.com, Jul 15»
2
10 Beyoncé GIFs that Communicate Your July Fourth Problems
... about how patriotism doesn't mean blindly accepting every one of America's moves and you tune it out to stare absently at your sparkler. «Styleite, Jul 15»
3
“Ah, All Will Now Be Happy”: Mozart & the Sacredness of Solitude
And between the inking of several notes, Mozart would absently roll the cue ball so that it coursed perfectly against three edges of his table only ... «Patheos, Jun 15»
4
BIG BROTHER 17: RECAP FOR SUNDAY, JUNE 28, 2015
When Steve absently responds to Da'Vonne with a "I love you, too," he is embarassed and avoids responding when she says what did you say ... «TVGrapevine.com, Jun 15»
5
BIG BROTHER 17:
When Steve absently responds to Da'Vonne with a "I love you, too," he is embarassed and avoids responding when she says what did you say ... «TVGrapevine.com, Jun 15»
6
What Red Cross humanitarian aid in a war zone really looks like
The sole occupant absently fidgets with his toenail as he speaks to me, his eyes slightly glazed over. While the International Committee of the ... «Sydney Morning Herald, Jun 15»
7
Micky Yule: Sometimes my brain still doesn't accept I don't have feet …
asks Micky Yule to himself, almost absently, checking his mental calendar. “It's Wednesday. It means I'm training in Loughborough.” To his mum ... «Scottish Daily Record, Jun 15»
8
Ron Mackenna: Mango, Glasgow
This not only set the cocktail-sipping folks perched on stools at the window and bar absently-mindedly and hilariously seat-dancing but had ... «Herald Scotland, Jun 15»
9
Life's Awkward Moments Can Be Awfully Funny
As she waited, she absently took out the gum that she'd been chewing, stuck it in her reserve, and then forgot. Just a few, short moments later, ... «Hartford Courant, Jun 15»
10
Crown Estate: minted imperial
“Her job title is weighty but her duties are light,” she said, absently feeding a Duchy Original to a corgi. “It's a bit like being Prince of Wales.”. «Financial Times, Jun 15»

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