tensely meaning

UK US /ˈtɛnsli/ 2 syllables

tensely (adverb): in a tense manner.

Definition of tensely

  1. in a tense manner
    • he sat down tensely

    Related forms: tense

How to pronounce tensely

tensely is pronounced /ˈtɛnsli/ in American English. It has 2 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.

Words that rhyme with tensely

Scrabble score: 10 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with TE · words ending in LY · 7-letter words

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