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Definition of passively : 1. As a passive verb; in the passive voice.
2. In a passive manner; inertly; unresistingly.

Synonyms:

lethargically, statically, inanimately, lifelessly, listlessly, languidly, stationarily, languorously, stagnantly, motionlessly, sluggishly, insensibly

impartially, neutrally, halfheartedly, disinterestedly, quietly, without resistance, uninterestedly

inertly, idly, placidly, submissively, complaisantly, inactively, calmly, acquiescently

hardheartedly, numbly, ruthlessly, bluntly, insensitively, unsympathetically, toughly, callously, apathetically, objectively, unfeelingly, coolly, heartlessly, aloofly, dispassionately, unconcernedly, stonily, unemotionally, nonchalantly, indifferently

Usage examples:

• He admitted the plea and said:- " My mind shall rest, and for a few days, possibly weeks, it shall be passively receptive of just such influences as nature and circumstances chance to bring to it. - "His Sombre Rivals", E. P. Roe.
• The kernel of truth in Rousseau's doctrine is this, that while the soldier is put in an actively hostile position, the peaceable subject of a belligerent is put in a passively hostile position; but the doctrine is absolutely misunderstood, although the distinction which it asserts is quite commonly recognized. - "The Future of International Law", Lassa Oppenheim.
• Presently he got up, book in hand, slowly walked to the north window, and passively gazed at the misty distance where rose the blue outline of the lake hills. - "The Light of Scarthey", Egerton Castle.