patiently 1. The ability to wait, or to continue doing something despite difficulties. 2. To suffer without complaining or becoming annoyed. 3. With calmness or composure; without discontent or murmuring: 'You must submit patiently to the unavoidable evils of life.' 4. With calm and constant diligence; as, to examine a subject patiently. 5. Wit... Found on http://www.wordinfo.info/words/index/info/view_unit/2571/3