passively in a sentence
adv.
📚 Grade Level: Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8
Definition
In a manner that is inactive or not actively engaged, often implying a lack of resistance or involvement.
Sample Sentences
- She passively observed the conversation, choosing not to interject her thoughts.
- The cat lay passively in the sun, enjoying the warmth without a care in the world.
- He passively accepted the changes at work, despite his initial reservations.
- During the lecture, she remained passively engaged, nodding along but not asking questions.
- The team passively waited for instructions, uncertain of what action to take next.