Definition of quietly

adverb (r)

• with low volume (adv.all)

  Synonym: softly
  Antonym: aloud, loud, loudly
  

  Example:
  She spoke quietly to the child.
  

  source: wordnet30
• with little or no sound (adv.all)

  Antonym: noisily
  

  Example:
  The class was listening quietly and intently.
  She was crying quietly.
  

  source: wordnet30
• with little or no activity or no agitation (`quiet' is a nonstandard variant for `quietly') (adv.all)

  Synonym: quiet
  Antonym: unquietly
  

  Example:
  Her hands rested quietly in her lap.
  The rock star was quietly led out the back door.
  

  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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