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passively

UK
/ˈpæs.ɪv.li/
US
/ˈpæs.ɪv.li/

Translations

passivelyadverb
UK
/ˈpæs.ɪv.li/
US
/ˈpæs.ɪv.li/
He listened passively to the lecture.
Он пассивно слушал лекцию.
Synonyms
inactively
indifferently
unresponsively
submissively
tacitly

Definitions

passivelyadverb
In a manner that does not actively participate or engage.
She listened passively to the lecture, not taking any notes or asking questions.
In a way that allows things to happen without taking action or control.
He passively accepted the decision, even though he disagreed with it.
Without active response or resistance.
The audience sat passively as the speaker droned on.
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