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Engelsk biord: quietly

1. quietly with low volume


Eksempler med tilsvarende betydningSpeak softly but carry a big stick.
She spoke quietly to the child.
The radio was playing softly.


Termer med samme betydning (synonymer)softly


Termer med modsat betydning (antonymer)loud, loudly, aloud

2. quietly with little or no sound


Eksempler med tilsvarende betydningThe class was listening quietly and intently.
She was crying quietly.


Termer med modsat betydning (antonymer)noisily

3. quietly with little or no activity or no agitation (`quiet' is a nonstandard variant for `quietly')


Eksempler med tilsvarende betydningHer hands rested quietly in her lap.
The rock star was quietly led out the back door.
Sit here as quiet as you can.


Termer med samme betydning (synonymer)quiet


Termer med modsat betydning (antonymer)unquietly

4. quietly in a restful manner


Eksempler med tilsvarende betydningThe streets are restfully sunny and still for the town is at mass.


Termer med samme betydning (synonymer)restfully









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