"tensely" meaning in All languages combined

See tensely on Wiktionary

Adverb [English]

Forms: more tensely [comparative], most tensely [superlative]
Etymology: From tense + -ly. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|tense|ly}} tense + -ly Head templates: {{en-adv}} tensely (comparative more tensely, superlative most tensely)
  1. In a tense manner.
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