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quietly

adverb (r)

  • with low volume(adv.all)
    Example:
    She spoke quietly to the child.
    Synonym:
    softly
    Antonym:
    aloud, loud, loudly
    source: wordnet30
  • with little or no sound(adv.all)
    Example:
    The class was listening quietly and intently.
    She was crying quietly.
    Antonym:
    noisily
    source: wordnet30
  • with little or no activity or no agitation (`quiet' is a nonstandard variant for `quietly')(adv.all)
    Example:
    Her hands rested quietly in her lap.
    The rock star was quietly led out the back door.
    Synonym:
    quiet
    Antonym:
    unquietly
    source: wordnet30
  • in a restful manner(adv.all)
    Synonym:
    restfully
    source: wordnet30
  • In a quiet state or manner; without motion; in a state of rest; as, to lie or sit quietly.(adverb)
    source: webster1913
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