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intently
[ in-tent-lee ]
adverb
- in a firmly or steadfastly fixed or directed way, as with the eyes, ears, or mind:
She sat there rapt, leaning on her elbows on the table, listening intently to us.
- in a fully engaged or determined way that shows strength of purpose:
I know that many others have been working on their versions of the project far more intently—and coherently—than I.
51³Ô¹Ï History and Origins
Origin of intently1
Example Sentences
Ma watched her intently, smiled broadly and responded with his own elegant version of the same theme.
It also gave him the ability to intently watch replays of what was happening on the pitch, assess the game in real time and make any needed adjustments.
We spoke a week after she played some of the new songs in a gig at the Huntington, where her fans listened so intently that applauding almost felt rude.
In recent years, Compton Unified teachers have intently studied how students are performing on tests and targeted lessons to weak spots.
The king stares intently into an eternal distance through composite orbs fashioned from alabaster and glass, rendered in varying degrees of clarity, transparency and opacity.
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