ABSENTLY
Dictionary entry overview: What does absently mean? • ABSENTLY (adverb)
The adverb ABSENTLY has 1 sense:
1. in an absentminded or preoccupied manner
Familiarity information: ABSENTLY used as an adverb is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
• ABSENTLY (adverb)
Meaning:
In an absentminded or preoccupied manner
Synonyms:
absently; absentmindedly; abstractedly; inattentively
Context example:
he read the letter absently
Pertainym:
absent (lost in thought; showing preoccupation)
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