tensely

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Adverbial tensely has 1 sense

tensely - in a tense manner; "he sat down tensely"
Derived from adjective tense₁

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Tensely

Adverb

Definition: In a tense or highly strung manner.

Usage: She was waiting tensely for the results of the test.

Sample Sentences:

He tensely watched as the clock ticked closer to the deadline.
The atmosphere in the room was so tensely charged that you could cut it with a knife.
She spoke tensely, her voice filled with anxiety.

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