PERSISTENTLY

persistently

(adverb) with persistence

persistently

(adverb) in a persistent manner; “he was asking questions, unavoidable questions, persistently...”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adverb

persistently (comparative more persistently, superlative most persistently)

In a persistent manner.

Synonyms

• ceaselessly, incessantly, nonstop; see also continuously

Source: Wiktionary


Per*sist"ent*ly, adv.

Definition: In a persistent manner.

PERSISTENT

Per*sist"ent, a. Etym: [L. persistens, -entis, p.pr. of persistere. See Persist.]

1. Inclined to persist; having staying qualities; tenacious of position or purpose.

2. (Biol.)

Definition: Remaining beyond the period when parts of the same kind sometimes fall off or are absorbed; permanent; as, persistent teeth or gills; a persistent calyx; -- opposed to deciduous, and caducous.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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SEARCHINGLY

(adverb) in a searching manner; “‘Are you really happy with him,’ asked her mother, gazing at Vera searchingly”


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