Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
absently
Adverb
/ˈæb.sənt.li/
Definition
In a way that shows a lack of attention or awareness; lost in thought.
Examples
- She stared absently out the window, lost in her thoughts.
- He nodded absently, not really paying attention to what was being said.
- They spoke absently, as if their minds were elsewhere.
Meaning
Absently refers to the state of being unaware of one’s surroundings or not fully engaged in the present moment, often due to distraction or preoccupation with one’s thoughts.
Synonyms
- Distractedly
- Inattentively
- Dreamily
- Preoccupied
