Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
absently
Adverb
/ˈæb.sənt.li/
Definition
In a manner that shows lack of attention or focus; distractedly.
Examples
- She stared absently out the window during the meeting.
- He nodded absently, not really paying attention to what was being said.
- Absently, she picked at the food on her plate without realizing it.
Meaning
The adverb ‘absently’ describes a state of being inattentive and often implies that a person is lost in their thoughts or not fully present in a situation.
Synonyms
- Distractedly
- Vaguely
- Unconsciously
- Inattentively
