(tense-ly) 2 syllables

Definition

adverb. 1 in a manner feeling or showing uncomfortable feelings of uncertainty; 2 in a tight manner

Example Sentence

He tensely answered the question. OR The rope was tensely tied.

Synonyms

nervous; anxious; jittery; tight; taut

Antonyms

calm; collected; loose

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Rhymes

  • bensley
  • densely
  • densley
  • ensley
  • tensely

  • immensely
  • intensely