absently

UK
/ˈæbsəntli/
US
/ˈæbsəntli/

Translations

absentlyadverb
UK
/ˈæbsəntli/
US
/ˈæbsəntli/
She nodded absently while reading the book.
Она рассеянно кивнула, читая книгу.

Definitions

absentlyadverb
In a distracted or inattentive manner.
She nodded absently, her mind clearly elsewhere.
Without conscious thought or awareness; automatically or mechanically.
He absently tapped his foot to the rhythm of the music.