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Quietly
Qui′et-ly
,adv.
1.
In a quiet state or manner; without motion; in a state of rest;
as, to lie or sit
. quietly
2.
Without tumult, alarm, dispute, or disturbance; peaceably;
as, to live
quietly
; to sleep quietly
.3.
Calmly, without agitation or violent emotion; patiently;
as, to submit
. quietly
to unavoidable evils4.
Noiselessly; silently; without remark or violent movement; in a manner to attract little or no observation;
as, he
. quietly
left the roomWebster 1828 Edition
Quietly
QUI'ETLY
, adv.1.
In a quiet state; without motion; in a state of rest; as, to lie or sit quietly.2.
Without tumult, alarm, dispute or disturbance; peaceably; as, to live quietly.3.
Calmly; without agitation or violent emotion; patiently. submit quietly to unavoidable evils.Definition 2025
quietly
quietly
English
Adverb
quietly (comparative more quietly, superlative most quietly)
- In a quiet manner.
- 1963, Margery Allingham, chapter 19, in The China Governess:
- When Timothy and Julia hurried up the staircase to the bedroom floor, where a considerable commotion was taking place, Tim took Barry Leach with him. […]. The captive made no resistance and came not only quietly but in a series of eager little rushes like a timid dog on a choke chain.
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Antonyms
Translations
in a quiet manner
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