tensely

• Adverbe signifiant « d'une manière qui montre de la nervosité, de l'anxiété ou de la tension ». Décrit des actions ou des états accomplis avec une tension physique ou émotionnelle, souvent dans des situations de stress ou d'attente.

An adverb meaning "in a way that shows nervousness, anxiety, or strain." It describes actions or states performed with physical or emotional tension, often in situations of stress or anticipation.

1. In a nervous or anxious mannerB2formal

   In a way that shows mental or emotional strain, anxiety, or nervousness.

   de manière tendue

   • She waited tensely for the exam results.
   • He tensely gripped the steering wheel during the storm.
   • The audience sat tensely as the final scene unfolded.

   Synonymesanxiouslyapprehensivelyfretfullynervouslyrestlesslyworriedly

   Antonymescalmlyeasilypeacefullyserenely

2. With physical tightnessB2formal

   In a way that involves muscles being tight or rigid, often due to stress or anticipation.

   Avec raideur musculaire

   • His shoulders were tensely hunched as he listened.
   • She tensely clenched her fists before speaking.
   • The athlete stood tensely at the starting line.

   Synonymesrigidlystifflytautlytightly

   Antonymesloosely