passively

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Adverbial passively has 1 sense

passively - in a passive manner; "he listened passively"
Antonyms: actively
Derived from adjective passive₁

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passively

Definition: In a passive manner; without active or conscious effort or participation.

Part of Speech: Adverb

Example Sentence 1: She sat passively in the corner, observing the conversation without saying a word.

Example Sentence 2: The students watched the lecture passively, without taking any notes.

Example Sentence 3: He passively accepted his punishment without protesting.

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