impatiently

Definition

In an impatient manner.

Etymology

From impatient + -ly.

Example Sentences

• "Stella was waiting impatiently for the delivery to come."
• "He watched his corn impatiently for two days, and, as it did not come up, he thought he would plant it again with beans. He ought to have waited longer."
• "The keys are awaiting Thy magical touch, And the strings are impatiently mute."