intently

Meanings

1. 1
   adv

   with strained or eager attention

   Listened intently.

2. 2
   adv

   In an intent or focused manner.

   Her back was toward the jungle, and so she did not see the grasses part, or the savage face that peered from between. Little, bloodshot, close-set eyes scanned her intently, roving from time to time about the open beach for indications of the presence of others than herself.

From intent + -ly.

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