passively
/ˈpæs.ɪv.li/ adverb B2- In a passive manner; without conscious or self-directed action.
- In an acquiescent manner; resignedly or submissively.
- In the passive voice; having a passive construction.
From the library
“Yes; we must put the madman with the madmen.” The soldiers seized Dantès, who followed passively.
Learn passively in real texts
With a free account, hover any word in the library for its meaning, hear it read aloud, save words for review timed to your memory, and see how much of each book you already know.