quietly
AdverbWordNet 3.0
Adverb (4)
- with low volume“speak softly but carry a big stick”“she spoke quietly to the child”“the radio was playing softly”Synonyms: softly
- with little or no sound“the class was listening quietly and intently”“she was crying quietly”
- with little or no activity or no agitation (`quiet' is a nonstandard variant for `quietly')“her hands rested quietly in her lap”“the rock star was quietly led out the back door”“sit here as quiet as you can”Synonyms: quiet
- in a restful manner“the streets are restfully sunny and still for the town is at mass”Synonyms: restfully
Webster's Dictionary (GCIDE)
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. [1913 Webster]
2.Without tumult, alarm, dispute, or disturbance; peaceably; as, to live quietly; to sleep quietly. [1913 Webster]
3.Calmly, without agitation or violent emotion; patiently; as, to submit quietly to unavoidable evils. [1913 Webster]
4.Noiselessly; silently; without remark or violent movement; in a manner to attract little or no observation; as, he quietly left the room. [1913 Webster]