1. in a way that shows willingness to accept or allow opinions, behaviors, or beliefs that differ from one’s own

Examples

• She listened tolerantly to his complaints about work.
• The teacher smiled tolerantly when the students asked the same question again.
• He tolerantly accepted his neighbor’s loud music during the day.
• The parents responded tolerantly to their teenager’s unusual fashion choices.
• The manager tolerantly handled the customer’s unreasonable demands.
• She tolerantly endured the long wait at the doctor’s office.