Absently and Attentively

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Absently adverb - In an absentminded or preoccupied manner.

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Attentively is an antonym for absently.

Nearby Word: absent

Attentively adverb - With attention; in an attentive manner.

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Absently is an antonym for attentively.

Nearby Words: attention, attentive

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Attentively and Absently. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 14, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/absently/attentively

Absently & Attentively. N.p., 2016. Web. 14 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/absently/attentively>.

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