adverb
- in a manner that retains or holds onto information, memories, or things well
Examples
- She listened retentively to every detail of the lecture.
- The student read retentively, absorbing each concept thoroughly.
- He retentively remembered the names of everyone he met.
- The sponge absorbed water retentively, holding it for hours.
- She retentively stored away childhood memories.
- The clay soil retentively held moisture through the drought.