Definition of "absently" []

• In an absent or abstracted manner. (adverb)

Gnu Collaboartive International Dictionary of English: licensed under The Code Project Open License (CPOL)

• "Maggie O’Rourke, she supplied her name absently, still trying to comprehend his explanation."
• "The door closed, and she touched the pile of coins absently."
• "He checked the edge of his sword absently, then wrapped his cloak around his other arm in lieu of a shield."