Antonyms for abstractedly


Grammar : Adv
Spell : ab-strak-tid
Phonetic Transcription : æbˈstræk tɪd


Definition of abstractedly

  • As in unconsciously : adv without thinking
Example sentences :
  • Charles looked at his father for permission, who said abstractedly, "Give it her."
  • Extract from : « Howards End » by E. M. Forster
  • Bill had turned away, and was abstractedly contemplating the strangers.
  • Extract from : « The Twins of Suffering Creek » by Ridgwell Cullum
  • He retrieved the 260 Herald, and abstractedly smoothed out the pages.
  • Extract from : « Rope » by Holworthy Hall
  • "Nuffin, massa; I war only tinkin'," he abstractedly replied.
  • Extract from : « Among the Pines » by James R. Gilmore
  • He rises from his seat, and abstractedly stares at the Star, then at the audience.
  • Extract from : « An Outcast » by F. Colburn Adams
  • As he did so, he abstractedly murmured, "Parsley,—fatal to parrots."
  • Extract from : « The Jest Book » by Mark Lemon
  • "I have to be home at five," replied the Prophet, abstractedly.
  • Extract from : « The Prophet of Berkeley Square » by Robert Hichens
  • She only sat there abstractedly, with her hand lifted from the wrist.
  • Extract from : « The La Chance Mine Mystery » by Susan Carleton Jones
  • “I beg your pardon,” said Terry, quietly and abstractedly, to the audience.
  • Extract from : « Northern Lights » by Gilbert Parker
  • "You can do as you like, Hawke," replied Dennis abstractedly.
  • Extract from : « With Haig on the Somme » by D. H. Parry

Synonyms for abstractedly

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