Associations to the word «Passively»

Wiktionary

PASSIVELY, adverb. In a passive manner; without conscious or self-directed action.
PASSIVELY, adverb. In an acquiescent manner; resignedly or submissively.
PASSIVELY, adverb. (grammar) In the passive voice; having a passive construction.

Dictionary definition

PASSIVELY, adverb. In a passive manner; "he listened passively".

Wise words

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