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English adverb: quietly

1. quietly with low volume


SamplesSpeak softly but carry a big stick.
She spoke quietly to the child.
The radio was playing softly.


Synonymssoftly


Antonymsloud, loudly, aloud

2. quietly with little or no sound


SamplesThe class was listening quietly and intently.
She was crying quietly.


Antonymsnoisily

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


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


Synonymsquiet


Antonymsunquietly

4. quietly in a restful manner


SamplesThe streets are restfully sunny and still for the town is at mass.


Synonymsrestfully









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