tensely

• Advérbio que significa «de maneira que demonstra nervosismo, ansiedade ou tensão». Descreve ações ou estados realizados com tensão física ou emocional, frequentemente em situações de estresse ou expectativa.

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.

   Tensamente

   • 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.

   Sinônimosanxiouslyapprehensivelyfretfullynervouslyrestlesslyworriedly

   Antônimoscalmlyeasilypeacefullyserenely

2. With physical tightnessB2formal

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

   Tensamente

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

   Sinônimosrigidlystifflytautlytightly

   Antônimosloosely