passively
The word “passively” has 3 syllables: pas-sive-ly
It's pronounced as /ˈpæsɪvli/
What is synonym and antonym for passively?
In the thesaurus, “passively” has 21 synonyms and 26 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for passively along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for passively
- calmly
- collectedly
- composedly
- coolly
- cooly
- imperturbably
- meekly
- methodically
- mildly
- orderly
- peaceably
- peacefully
- placidly
- quietly
- self-composedly
- self-possessedly
- serenely
- systematically
- tamely
- unconcernedly
- without resistance
Antonyms for passively
- agitatedly
- amok
- amuck
- berserk
- berserkly
- confusedly
- crazily
- desperately
- feverishly
- frantically
- frenetically
- frenziedly
- harum-scarum
- haywire
- hectically
- heedlessly
- helter-skelter
- hotheadedly
- madly
- pell-mell
- recklessly
- skittishly
- uncontrollably
- wantonly
- wild
- wildly
Meanings of passively
- adverb
- In a passive manner; without conscious or self-directed action.
- In an acquiescent manner; resignedly or submissively.
- (grammar) In the passive voice; having a passive construction.
Example Sentences
- She listened passively, showing no reaction to the news.
- The crowd waited passively for the gates to open.
- He accepted the decision passively, without protest.
- The students sat passively as the lecture dragged on.
- Rather than fighting back, he endured the criticism passively.
On this page you'll find 47 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to passively, such as: agitatedly, amok, amuck, berserk, berserkly, calmly, collectedly.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.
Related Words
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