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Definitions from WordNet

Adverbial tensely has 1 sense
  1. tensely - in a tense manner; "he sat down tensely"
    Derived from adjective     tense1

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Tensely

Adverb

Definition: In a tense or highly strung manner.

Usage: She was waiting tensely for the results of the test.

Sample Sentences:

  1. He tensely watched as the clock ticked closer to the deadline.
  2. The atmosphere in the room was so tensely charged that you could cut it with a knife.
  3. She spoke tensely, her voice filled with anxiety.

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