restlessly

Definition of Restlessly in English :

1. restlessly

in a restless manner

Example Sentences:
'he cracked his knuckles restlessly'

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Restlessly

adjective

1.

unable to stay still or quiet

2.

ceaselessly active or moving

the restless wind

3.

worried; anxious; uneasy

4.

not restful; without repose

a restless night

adjective

1.

characterized by inability to rest or relax; uneasy; unquiet

2.

having or giving no rest or relaxation; disturbed or disturbing

restless sleep

3.

never or almost never quiet or still; always active or inclined to action

4.

seeking change; discontented

adj.

1. Characterized by a lack of quiet, repose, or rest: spent a restless night.

2. Not able to rest, relax, or be still: a restless child.

3. Having or showing a persistent desire for change or action: "A restless feeling of guilt would always be present with him" (James Joyce).

4. Never still or motionless: the restless sea.