Definitions for absentlyˈæb sənt li
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Random House Webster's College Dictionary
ab•sent•lyˈæb sənt li(adv.)
inattentively.
Origin of absently:
1870–75
Princeton's WordNet
absently, abstractedly, inattentively, absentmindedly(adverb)
in an absentminded or preoccupied manner
"he read the letter absently"
Wiktionary
absently(Adverb)
In an absent or abstracted manner.
Webster Dictionary
Absently(adverb)
in an absent or abstracted manner
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